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Accreditation Statement & DisclaimerAcademic CalendarMessage from the PresidentMission, Purpose, GoalsEx corde Ecclesiae atPrograms atCollege OverviewFacts About Campus AreasCollege FacilitiesCollege LibraryAdmissions

UndergraduateGraduate

Tuition, Fees and Other CostsFinancial Aid and ScholarshipsHealth and SafetyStudent Support ServicesAcademic Policies


Distributed LearningService LearningGeneral Education RequirementsSchool of Arts, Sciences and Health Professions

Associate of Science DegreesArts and SciencesPhysical Therapist AssistingRadiologic TechnologyRespiratory TherapySurgical Technology

Bachelor of Arts DegreeLiberal Studies

Bachelor of Science DegreesBiologyClinical Laboratory SciencesHealth SciencesHealth Service Administration

Academic MinorsMaster of Medical Science Degree

Physician Assistant StudiesMaster of Health Administration

Health AdministrationSchool of Nursing

Associate of Science DegreesNursing Traditional

Accreditation / Membership

Our Lady of the Lake College is accredited by the Commission onColleges of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools to awardassociate, baccalaureate, and master’s degrees. Contact theCommission on Colleges at 1866 Southern Lane, Decatur, Georgia30033-4097 or call 404-679-4500 for questions about the accreditationof Our Lady of the Lake College.

Our Lady of the Lake College is a member of the Louisiana Associationof Independent Colleges and Universities and is exempt from registrationand licensure by the Louisiana Board of Regents as established by theLouisiana State Legislature in RS.17:1808 and is recognized as an“eligible institution" under the provisions of RS.17:2053 (D).

Disclaimer

The provisions of the catalog do not constitute a contract between OurLady of the Lake College and the student, but rather the general natureof and conditions concerning the educational services of the College ineffect at this time.

Any fees, charges or costs set forth in this catalog are subject to changeat any time without notice. All courses, programs and activities describedin this catalog are subject to cancellation or termination by the College atany time. The academic regulations and degree requirements aresubject to revision during the effective period of this catalog to reflectchanges in Board policies, occupational and licensure requirements andother changes related to the quality of the program.

Our Lady of the Lake College hereby expressly disclaims any warrantyor representation that any course or program completed by a student willresult in the acquisition of any specific knowledge or skills by thestudent, or will enable the student to successfully complete or pass anyspecific examinations for any course, degree or occupational license.

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AcceleratedLPN-RN Transition

Bachelor of Science DegreesNursing Traditional RN to BSN

Master of Science DegreesNurse AnesthesiaNursing

CoursesHealth Career Institute Programs

Health Career Institute CoursesOLOLC Governing Body/Board of TrusteesOLOLC Administration, Faculty, and Staff

Baton Rouge, Louisiana 70808(225) 768-1700 or

877-242-3509February 2011

Note: The printed version of the Catalog is subject to change. The officialcatalog of Our Lady of the Lake College is the online version, which isupdated as necessary.


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Accreditation Statement & DisclaimerAcademic CalendarMessage from the PresidentMission, Purpose, GoalsEx corde Ecclesiae atPrograms atCollege OverviewFacts About Campus AreasCollege FacilitiesCollege LibraryAdmissions


Tuition, Fees and Other CostsFinancial Aid and ScholarshipsHealth and SafetyStudent Support ServicesAcademic Policies


Distributed LearningService LearningGeneral Education RequirementsSchool of Arts, Sciences and Health Professions

Associate of Science DegreesArts and SciencesPhysical Therapist AssistingRadiologic TechnologyRespiratory TherapySurgical Technology

Bachelor of Arts DegreeLiberal Studies

Bachelor of Science DegreesBiologyClinical Laboratory SciencesHealth SciencesHealth Service Administration

Academic MinorsMaster of Medical Science Degree

Physician Assistant StudiesMaster of Health Administration

Health AdministrationSchool of Nursing

Associate of Science DegreesNursing Traditional


Our Lady of the Lake College is accredited by the Commission onColleges of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools to awardassociate, baccalaureate, and master’s degrees. Contact theCommission on Colleges at 1866 Southern Lane, Decatur, Georgia30033-4097 or call 404-679-4500 for questions about the accreditationof Our Lady of the Lake College.


Disclaimer



Our Lady of the Lake College hereby expressly disclaims any warrantyor representation that any course or program completed by a student willresult in the acquisition of any specific knowledge or skills by thestudent, or will enable the student to successfully complete or pass anyspecific examinations for any course, degree or occupational license.





Bachelor of Science DegreesNursing Traditional RN to BSN


CoursesHealth Career Institute Programs

Health Career Institute CoursesOLOLC Governing Body/Board of TrusteesOLOLC Administration, Faculty, and Staff


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FALL 2011 - SUMMER 2012Accreditation / Membership

Franciscan Missionaries of Our Lady University is accredited by the Commission on Colleges of the Southern Associationof Colleges and Schools (SACS) to award associate, baccalaureate, and master's degrees. Contact the Commission onColleges at 1866 Southern Lane, Decatur, Georgia 30033-4097 or call (404) 679-4500 for questions about theaccreditation of Franciscan Missionaries of Our Lady University. In addition to the institution-wide accreditation awarded bySACS, many of the programs at Franciscan Missionaries of Our Lady University earn accreditation through academicdiscipline-specific accrediting bodies.

Franciscan Missionaries of Our Lady University is a member of the Louisiana Association of Independent Colleges andUniversities and is exempt from registration and licensure by the Louisiana Board of Regents as established by theLouisiana State Legislature in RS.17:1808 and is recognized as an "eligible institution" under the provisions ofRS.17:2053(D).

Disclaimer

The provisions of the catalog do not constitute a contract between Franciscan Missionaries of Our Lady University and thestudent, but rather the general nature of and conditions concerning the educational services of the College in effect at thetime of publication.

Any fees, charges or costs set forth in this catalog are subject to change at any time without notice. All courses, programsand activities described in this catalog are subject to cancellation or termination by the College at any time. The academicregulations and degree requirements are subject to revision during the effective period of this catalog to reflect changes inBoard policies, occupational and licensure requirements and other changes related to the quality of the program.

Franciscan Missionaries of Our Lady University hereby expressly disclaims any warranty or representation that any courseor program completed by a student will result in the acquisition of any specific knowledge or skills by the student, or willenable the student to successfully complete or pass any specific examinations for any course, degree or occupationallicense.

5414 Brittany DriveBaton Rouge, Louisiana 70808

(225) 768-1700 or (877) 242-3509 February 2011

The official catalog of Franciscan Missionaries of Our Lady University is the online version, which is updated asnecessary and may be accessed at www.ololcollege.edu.



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2011-2012 ACADEMIC CALENDAR

Fall 2011Spring 2012

Summer 2012

Fall Semester 2011

Mon., March 21 Summer/Fall 2011 Registration BeginsMon., August 1 Tuition and Fees, less Pending Financial Aid, DueMon., August 15 Fall Late Registration BeginsMon., August 15 Freshman Student OrientationTues., August 16 Transfer OrientationThurs., August 18 Transfer OrientationFri., August 19 Last Day to Receive 100% Tuition Refund

Last Day to Submit Change of Grades for Summer 2011 SemesterMon. August 22 First Day of Regular Classes

Add/Drop Period BeginsFri., August 26 Last Day to Add Classes or Change SectionsMon., September 5 Labor Day Holiday; No ClassesFri., September 9 Last Day to Drop Courses without Receiving a Grade of “W"

Census Day (14th Day)Mon.-Sat., October 3-8 Mid-semester ExamsSun.-Tues., October 9-11 Fall BreakWed., October 12 Last Day to Report Mid-semester StatusFri., October 14 Priority Deadline to Submit Completed Application to the Financial Aid Office to ensure

Processing for the Spring 2012 AdmitsMon., October 17 Registration Begins for Spring 2012 SemesterFri., November 4 Last Day to Withdraw from a Course or Resign from the College with a

Grade of “W"Last Day to Apply for Spring 2012 Graduation

Thurs.-Sun., November 24-27

Thanksgiving Holiday begins at 6 p.m. on Wed., Nov. 23

Mon., November 28 Classes ResumeFri., December 2 Last Day to Pay Fall 2011 Graduation FeeSat., December 3 Last Day of ClassesMon.-Sat., December 5-10 Final ExaminationsFri., December 9 Spring 2012 Tuition and Fees, less Pending Financial Aid, DueMon., December 12 Final Grades Due for all Students by 12 pmFri., December 16 Fall 2011 Commencement, 2 pm




Spring Semester 2012 Mon., October 17 Registration Begins for Spring 2012 SemesterFri., December 9 Tuition and Fees, less Pending Financial Aid, DueMon., January 2 Spring Late Registration BeginsTues., January 3 Freshman Student OrientationWed., January 4 Transfer Student OrientationThurs., January 5 Transfer Student OrientationFri., January 6 Last Day to Receive 100% Tuition Refund

Last Day to Submit Change of Grades for Fall 2011 SemesterMon., January 9 First Day of Classes

Add/Drop Period BeginsFri., January 13 Last Day to Add Classes or Change SectionsMon., January 16 Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Holiday; No ClassesFri., January 27 Last Day to Drop Courses without Receiving a Grade of “W"

Census Day (14th Day)Mon.-Tues., Feb. 20-21 Mardi Gras Holiday; No ClassesWed., February 22 Classes ResumeMon. – Sat., Feb. 27-March 3 Mid-semester ExamsThurs., March 1 Priority Deadline Date to Submit Completed Application to the Financial Aid Office to

Ensure Processing for the Summer/Fall 2012 SemesterWed., March 7 Last Day to Report Mid-semester StatusFri., March 30 Last Day to Withdraw from a Course or Resign from the College with a

Grade of “W"Last Day to Apply for Fall 2012 Graduation

Mon., April 2 Registration begins for Summer/Fall 2012 semestersFri.-Sun., April 6-15 Spring Break; No ClassesFri., April 27 Last Day to Pay Spring 2012 Graduation FeesSat., April 28 Last Day of ClassesMon. - Sat., April 30-May 5 Final ExaminationsMon., May 7 Final Grades Due for all Students by 12 pmWed., May 16 Spring 2012 Commencement, 7 pm

Summer Semester 2012 Mon., April 2 Registration begins for Summer/Fall 2012 semestersMon., May 14 Tuition and Fees, less Pending Financial Aid, DueMon., May 28 Summer Late Registration BeginsTues., May 29 Freshman Student OrientationWed., May 30 Transfer Student OrientationThurs., May 31 Transfer Student OrientationFri., June 1 Last Day to Submit Change of Grades for Spring 2012 Semester

Session I (Traditional 8 Week Summer Session) June 4-July 27Fri., June 1 Last Day to Receive 100% Tuition RefundMon., June 4 Summer Session I Classes Begin

Add/Drop Period BeginsWed., June 6 Last Day to Add Classes or Change SectionsTue., June 12 Last Day to Drop Session I Courses without Receiving a Grade of “W"

Census Day (7th Day)Wed., July 4 Independence Day Holiday; No ClassesThur., July 12 Last Day to Withdraw from a Session I Course or Resign from the College with a

Grade of “W"Fri., July 27 Last Day of ClassesFri.-Sat. July 27-28 Final ExaminationsMon., July 30 Session I Final Grades Due by 12 pmTues., Aug. 7 Summer Degree Conferral Date



Session II (4 Week Summer Session) June 4-June 28Fri., June 1 Last Day to Receive 100% Tuition RefundMon., June 4 Summer Session II Classes Begin

Last Day to Add Classes or Change SectionsThur., June 7 Last Day to Drop Session II Courses without Receiving a Grade of “W"

Census Day (4th Day)Thur., June 21 Last Day to Withdraw from a Session II Course or Resign from the College with a

Grade of “W"Thur., June 28 Last Day of Classes/Final ExaminationsTues., July 3 Session II Final Grades Due by 12 pm

*** All Dates are Subject to Change***


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Message from the President

As Louisiana’s leader in Catholic healthcare higher education, Our Lady of the Lake College has provided the highest levelof academic studies for more than 85 years. From low student to teacher ratios and above-average licensure rates, to ourcampus involvement in Service-Learning and Civic Engagement, every aspect of the College reflects dedication to Missionand quality.

The institution is at a new pinnacle of national recognition. The commitment and selflessness of our faculty and students isevidenced in the newly achieved Carnegie Engaged Campus classification. And faculty members are increasingly soughtfor consultations, publications and presentations across the country. We are a very diverse academic community, poised forexpansion and a strong run to our Centennial in 2023.

Whether you will be focusing in the liberal arts, health sciences or nursing programs, we encourage our students to reachfor academic excellence and instill in them a concern for the needs of society. Our general education curriculum promotesa holistic approach to student growth and development while also providing the knowledge necessary for pursuing careergoals.

Currently Our Lady of the Lake College enrolls nearly 2000 students in programs such as master’s in Nursing, NurseAnesthesia, Physician Assistant Studies, and Health Administration; bachelor’s in Nursing, Biology, Clinical LaboratorySciences, Health Sciences, Health Service Administration, and Liberal Studies; and associate degrees in Arts andSciences, Physical Therapist Assisting, Radiologic Technology, Respiratory Therapy Surgical Technology, and Nursing. As an integral part of each of these programs the College seeks to advance a collegial environment that promotesindividual and collective social responsibility within the concepts of community, democracy, social justice, and the culture oflife. Joining us means you will have the opportunity to incorporate the Franciscan core values of service, justice, reverencefor all life, humility and joyfulness of spirit into your life and career.

We think you will find an education here to add dimensions to your life, open up your career opportunities, and help youdevelop your fullest potential for leadership and service. I hope you will investigate the unique academic experiences OurLady of the Lake College can provide you.

Wishing you joy and success,

Sandra S. Harper, Ph.D.President



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College Mission Statement

Inspired by the vision of St. Francis of Assisi and in the tradition of the Roman Catholic Church, we extend the healingministry of Jesus Christ to God's people, especially those most in need.

We call forth all who serve in this healthcare ministry, to share their gifts and talents to create a spirit of healing—withreverence and love for all of life, with joyfulness of spirit, and with humility and justice for all those entrusted to our care.

We are, with God's help, a healing and spiritual presence for each other and for the communities we are privileged to serve.

Seeking to be faithful to the ideals of its heritage and its sponsors, Our Lady of the Lake College is committed tomeeting the educational needs of the people of God.

Institutional Purpose Statement

Our Lady of the Lake College of Baton Rouge, Louisiana, is an independent, private Catholic college founded by theFranciscan Missionaries of Our Lady. The College is a student-centered academic community guided by its Franciscanvalues, faithful to Ex corde Ecclesiae and devoted to excellence in teaching and learning. The purpose of the College is toprovide each student with a unique educational experience by seeking to ensure the personal attention of the faculty,administration and staff.

Central to the purpose of the College are scholarship and effort, especially in those activities that cultivate knowledge andthinking in support of further study, advanced education and the pursuit of life-long learning. The College communityrecognizes that commitment to and accomplishment of the institutional purpose and goals requires exceeding standards,expanding vision and nurturing students to realize their potential as responsible members of society. The College seeks toadvance a collegial environment that promotes individual and collective social responsibility within the concepts ofcommunity, democracy, social justice, and the culture of life.

Institutional Goals

1. Incorporate the Franciscan values of service, reverence and love for all life, joyfulness of spirit, humility, and justiceand the spirit of Ex corde Ecclesiae into all facets of the educational process and functions of the College.

2. Provide programs of study, particularly in the health sciences, that contribute to fulfilling societal needs.3. Emphasize academic excellence in programs and degrees.4. Cultivate a student-centered environment that promotes a holistic approach to student growth and development.5. Enhance knowledge and thinking in support of further study and advanced education in the health sciences, as well

as in the pursuit of life-long learning.6. Foster an engaged community of civic-minded scholars that encourages a culture of social responsibility and

service.7. Cultivate, among all campus constituents, a desire to understand, a capacity for tolerance, and an ability to

appreciate the ethnic and cultural diversity that make up humanity.8. Optimize the resources of the College.9. Expand the scale and scope of the programs and the communities the College serves.



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The Spirit of Ex corde Ecclesiae at Our Lady of the Lake College

On August 15, 1990, Pope John Paul II issued an apostolic constitution on Catholic higher education entitled Ex cordeEcclesiae. The Apostolic Constitution described the identity and mission of Catholic colleges and universities and providedGeneral Norms to help fulfill its vision. Subsequently, the United States Bishops issued The Application of Ex cordeEcclesiae for the United States. Ex corde Ecclesiae highlights four distinctive characteristics of Catholic colleges anduniversities that are essential for Catholic identity:

1. Christian inspiration not only of individuals but of the college community as such;2. A continuing reflection in the light of the Catholic faith upon the growing treasury of human knowledge, to which the

College seeks to contribute by its own research;3. Fidelity to the Christian message as it comes to us through the Roman Catholic Church;4. An institutional commitment to the service of the people of God and of the human family in their pilgrimage to the

transcendent goal which gives meaning to life.

In addition to committing the College to demonstrate the above four characteristics and in accordance with the principles ofEx corde Ecclesiae, Our Lady of the Lake College will strive to become "an academic community which, in a rigorous andcritical fashion, assists in the protection and advancement of human dignity and of a cultural heritage through research,teaching and various services offered to the local, national and international communities. It possesses that institutionalautonomy necessary to perform its functions effectively and guarantees its members academic freedom, so long as therights of the individual person and of the community are preserved within the confines of truth and the common good."

Following the guidance of Ex corde Ecclesiae, the Our Lady of the Lake College community is "inspired by academic idealsand by the principles of an authentically human life." The students are "challenged to pursue an education that combinesexcellence in humanistic and cultural development with specialized training." The directors and administrators promote theconstant growth of the College and its community “through a leadership of service; and the non-academic staff are vital tothe identity and life" of the College. The scholarly activity and teaching of the faculty that occurs will be characterized inappropriate ways by the search for an integration of knowledge, an acknowledgement of faith and reason, an ethicalconcern, and a theological perspective. All members of the College community are expected to comport themselves in amanner that is both congruent to and consistent with Catholic tradition and the mission of the College. The moralimplications that are present in each academic discipline at the College will be examined “as an integral part of the teachingof that discipline so that the entire educative process is directed towards the whole development of the person."

The spirit of Ex corde Ecclesiae will be demonstrated at Our Lady of the Lake College in the following ways:

In our service to society, the College will relate especially to the academic, cultural and scientific communities ofLouisiana and the surrounding region.

The College community will give "a practical demonstration of its faith in its daily activity, with important moments ofreflection and prayer" by providing faculty, students, administration and staff with opportunities to practice the faiththrough participation in Mass, the sacraments, and other forms of Catholic spirituality.

In the academic programs, the College will examine "the impact of modern technology and especially the massmedia on persons, the family, and the institutions and the whole of modern culture." An area of particular interest atOur Lady of the Lake College is "the dialogue between Christian thought and the modern sciences." Thepredominant values and norms of modern society and culture "in a Christian perspective, and the responsibility to




communicate to society those ethical and religious principles which give full meaning to human life" will be aspecific priority of the academic environment at the College.

The College curriculum includes "a study of serious contemporary problems in areas such as the dignity of humanlife, the promotion of justice for all, the quality of personal and family life, the protection of nature, the search forpeace and political stability, a more just sharing in the world’s resources, and a new economic and political orderthat will better serve the human community at a national and international level."

The College education is offered in "a faith-context that forms women and men capable of rational and criticaljudgment and conscious of the transcendent dignity of the human person; professional training that incorporatesethical values and a sense of service to individuals and to society; the dialogue with culture that makes the faithbetter understood, and the theological study that translates the faith into contemporary language."

The College community will engage in activities to serve others, particularly those most in need.

Toward these ends, in hiring decisions where the professional and academic credentials of applicants are equal,the College will give preference to individuals who respect the principles of the Roman Catholic Church and arecommitted to the Franciscan values of service, reverence and love for all life, joyfulness of spirit, humility andjustice.

Even as the College respects and acknowledges religious diversity, all faculty, staff and students are to respect theCatholic identity of the College. In sum, Our Lady of the Lake College particularly embraces this ideal Catholic university asdescribed in Ex corde Ecclesiae: "The community is animated by a spirit of freedom and charity; it is characterized bymutual respect, sincere dialogue, and protection of the rights of individuals. It assists each of its members to achievewholeness as human persons; in turn, everyone in the community helps in promoting unity, and each one, according to hisor her role and capacity, contributes towards decisions which affect the community, and also towards maintaining andstrengthening the distinctive Catholic character of the Institution."


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PROGRAMS AT OLOLC

Master of Science

Nurse AnesthesiaNursing Administration Track Education Track

Master of Medical Science

Physician Assistant Studies

Master of Health Administration

Health Administration

Bachelor of Arts

Liberal Studies English Concentration Psychology Concentration Religious Studies Concentration Sociology Concentration

Bachelor of Science

Biology General Biology Concentration Pre-Professional Human Medicine ConcentrationClinical Laboratory SciencesHealth Sciences Biology Concentration Psychology ConcentrationHealth Service AdministrationNursingNursing (RN-BSN)

Associate of Science

Arts and Sciences Liberal Arts Concentration Biology Concentration Chemistry ConcentrationNursing Traditional Program Accelerated Program LPN-RN Transition ProgramPhysical Therapist AssistingRadiologic TechnologyRespiratory TherapySurgical Technology

Health Career Institute

Certified Nursing AssistantContinuing EducationPhlebotomyPractical Nursing – Diploma Program



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COLLEGE OVERVIEW

History of Our Lady of the Lake College

Our Lady of the Lake College Community Creed

Our Lady of the Lake College (OLOLC), located in Louisiana’s capital city of Baton Rouge, is a four-year independent,private, Catholic institution. The College is a wholly owned subsidiary of Our Lady of the Lake Regional Medical Centerand is sponsored by the Franciscan Missionaries of Our Lady, North American Province.

Devoted to excellence in teaching and learning, OLOLC is a student-centered academic community guided by itsinstitutional Mission. Student to full-time instructional faculty ratio is seventeen-to-one, with Fall 2010 census reflecting anenrollment of over 1,860 students.

Accredited to offer master’s, bachelor’s and associate degrees, the College’s sixteen academic degree programs areorganized within two schools: the School of Arts, Sciences and Health Professions and the School of Nursing. Vocationaland certificate programs are offered through the Health Career Institute at the College.

Our Lady of the Lake College has an extensive and growing tradition of service to the community. During 2010, studentsprovided 18,750 hours of service locally. In early 2011, the College was named by the Carnegie Foundation for theAdvancement of Teaching as a Carnegie Engaged Campus. In addition to this prestigious Carnegie Foundationclassification, the College has been named three times to the President’s Higher Education Community Service Honor Rollin 2006, 2008 and 2009, the highest federal recognition a college or university can receive for its commitment tovolunteering, service-learning and civic engagement.


A School of Nursing is Created to Serve LouisianaEstablished in 1923 by the Franciscan Missionaries of Our Lady, the School of Nursing began in conjunction with theestablishment of Our Lady of the Lake Sanitarium in the Capitol Lake area of downtown Baton Rouge, Louisiana. TheSchool was an integral part of the new hospital’s program of service to the community.

Five students from the St. Francis Sanitarium in Monroe, Louisiana, formed the nucleus of the first class of nine students.The students lived, attended classes and cared for patients in the hospital overlooking Capitol Lake. Upon completion ofthree calendar years of education, the students were awarded a diploma in nursing.

The School Initiates Innovations in Healthcare EducationThe curriculum was revised over the years to incorporate advances in medical science, nursing science, nursing practiceand nursing education. In 1960, in response to the changing health needs of the community and the prevailing nursingshortage, the School of Nursing was the first school in the South to revise its curriculum by shortening its program fromthree calendar years to 27 consecutive months. Recruitment to the diploma program was intensified, enrollment increasedand the School continued to grow and maintain its reputation for excellence.




The Modern College Begins to Take ShapeDuring the 1970s, major changes began to occur in the student population. Along with a decline in residential students,there was a gradual but persistent increase in the number of non-traditional students (23 years of age and older) seekingadmission to the nursing program. By the close of the decade, the School of Nursing became a commuter school and nolonger offered on-campus housing. This coincided with the relocation of Our Lady of the Lake Regional Medical Center toits present site on Essen Lane.

In response to trends in nursing education and licensure, the faculty began exploring options in the 1980s to positionnursing education within the collegiate setting. In 1989, the process culminated with the decision of the Franciscan Sistersand the medical center administration to transition to a degree-granting institution of higher education. In May of that year,Our Lady of the Lake College of Nursing and Allied Health was registered with the State. Within the next few years, theCollege began offering Associate of Science degrees in radiologic technology and general studies, in addition to nursing.Regional accreditation of the College was initially received from the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools (SACS)in June 1994. In July of 1995, the College was officially renamed Our Lady of the Lake College.

New Programs are DevelopedThe late 1990s and early years of the new millennium were a time of expansion for the College, and several new associatedegree programs were added to the curriculum. In 1998, the College was approved as a Level II institution to offerbaccalaureate degrees, and by the turn of the century had added seven bachelor’s programs. The Health Career Institute(HCI) was established during the summer of 2000 to offer dynamic training programs such as practical nursing andphlebotomy as well as continuing education for health care professionals.

The College’s outreach programs extended beyond Baton Rouge and into the New Orleans metropolitan area. Associate ofScience degrees in nursing are now offered at two locations, at the Tulane Medical Center and at East Jefferson GeneralHospital.

A noteworthy point in the College’s history occurred in 2005, when SACS granted approval for master’s level programs innurse anesthesia, nursing and physician associate studies, making available for area professionals a new level of academicachievement.

In February 2006, Dr. Sandra Harper, the current President, joined the College.

Our Lady of the Lake College TodayIn 2009, the College received a full ten-year re-accreditation from SACS. This process was extremely valuable, leading tosome reorganization of undergraduate programs and the development of a stronger core curriculum. Additionally, theCollege went through a reorganization of its undergraduate and graduate academic programs resulting in twocomprehensive academic schools: the School of Arts, Sciences and Health Professions and the School of Nursing. Todaythe College offers four master’s degrees, six bachelor’s degrees and six associate degrees.

In addition to an emphasis on academic excellence, Our Lady of the Lake College has continued the commitment toservice begun by the Franciscan Missionaries of Our Lady. Our graduates possess a wide range of knowledge and skillsand continue to fulfill the College’s mission of service to God's people.


Our Lady of the Lake College, established by the Franciscan Missionaries of Our Lady, is an interactive communitydedicated to personal, academic and professional excellence. This is best accomplished within an environment of mutualrespect and civility, self-restraint, concern for others and academic integrity. By choosing to join this community, I acceptthe obligation to live by these common values and commit myself to the following principles.

As a member of the Our Lady of the Lake College community:

I will commit myself to the pursuit of knowledge and understanding with personal integrity and academic honesty;

I will respect the sanctity of the learning environment and avoid disruptive and deceitful behavior toward othermembers of the campus community;

I will contribute to the development of a caring community where compassion for others and freedom of thought andexpression are valued;

I will support a culture of diversity by respecting the rights and dignity of those who differ from me;



I will embrace the concept of a civil community, which respects the rights and property of others and abhors violence,theft and exploitation of others;

I will honor, challenge and contribute to the tradition of excellence left by those who preceded me and work to leavethis a better place for those who follow.

By endorsing these common principles, I accept a moral obligation to behave in ways that contribute to a civil campusenvironment and resolve to support this behavior in others. This commitment to civility is my promise to the Our Lady of theLake College and its community of scholars.


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FACTS ABOUT CAMPUS AREAS

Baton Rouge

The main campus of Our Lady of the Lake College is located in the city of Baton Rouge, the state’s capital and oneof the most vibrant and historic cities in the South. Baton Rouge has become Louisiana’s largest city and is knownto be rich in culture, entertainment, and heritage.

With the College being a short 15 minute drive from downtown Baton Rouge, students can enjoy the many attractions thecity has to offer and numerous opportunities for relaxation and fun. Mardi Gras parades, international fairs, street artmarkets, and hot air balloon festivals are just a few of the events that roll through the city annually. Baton Rouge has anexpanding visual and performance arts scene including many galleries, theaters, and museums centered in the downtownarea. The Shaw Center houses the Manship Theatre, the Louisiana State University (LSU) Museum of Art, the BrunnerGallery, and the LSU School of Art Gallery; the Baton Rouge Gallery and the Louisiana Art and Science Museum are alsolocated in the downtown district. In addition, the Baton Rouge Little Theater and Baton Rouge River Center host Broadwayshows, musical artists, and plays, and the Baton Rouge Symphony Orchestra performs exceptional orchestral concerts.

The city has some of the area’s finest restaurants ranging from authentic Louisiana Cajun cuisines to a wide variety ofmulti-ethnic offerings. And when darkness falls, Baton Rouge nightlife comes alive, filled with musical heritage that includesjazz, blues, rock, and Cajun music.

Sporting events are a popular and essential part of Baton Rouge. The LSU Tigers football team is one of the city’s mostpopular entertainment highlights during football season and Baton Rouge was recently ranked number in the top five citiesfor tailgating.

For lovers of the outdoors, Baton Rouge offers a variety of recreational activities for everyone with local bike paths, hikingtrails, and recreational parks located throughout the region.

New Orleans

Our Lady of the Lake College offers the Accelerated Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) Program at two sites in theGreater New Orleans area: Tulane Medical Center and East Jefferson General Hospital.

New Orleans students have the opportunity to learn in a uniquely Southern city surrounded by numerous cultural andeducational facilities. There’s so much to celebrate: the city’s fascinating history and cultural heritage; creative andculinary arts; world famous music and, above all, the spirit of its people. Star-studded events like Mardi Gras and JazzFestival draw thousands of visitors to the city each year. World-class museums including the World War II Museum call the“Big Easy" home. New Orleans is also home to the 2009 Super Bowl Champions, the New Orleans Saints.



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COLLEGE FACILITIES

The main campus of Our Lady of the Lake College is located near Our Lady of the Lake Regional Medical Center andconsists of ten buildings within the perimeters of Hennessy Boulevard, Essen Lane, Perkins Road, and Dijon Drive.

Administration Building houses the offices the president and vice president, admissions, registrar, financial aid, bursar,academic and student affairs, institutional advancement, planning and institutional effectiveness, and faculty offices for thepractical nursing program.

School of Arts, Sciences and Health Professions - Health Sciences / Health Sciences Annex houses clinicallaboratory sciences, physical therapist assisting, radiologic technology, respiratory therapy and surgical technology labs,classrooms, conference areas, a student lounge, the Dean’s office, and faculty offices. Administrative offices for theCollege’s American Heart Association training and the Health Career Institute are also in the building.

The clinical laboratory science lab allows students to practice a variety of diagnostic testing on blood and body fluids thatinclude blood counts, coagulation testing, blood typing/compatibility testing, bacterial cultures, fungal/parasite examinations,chemistry analysis using sophisticated instrumentation, and molecular biology techniques such as DNA/chromosomeanalyses.

The physical therapist assisting classroom/laboratory, located in the Annex, is fully equipped with items that are typicallyfound in physical therapy clinics and reflect current practice. Equipment such as parallel bars, stairs and assistive devicesfor ambulation, over-head pulley system, therapeutic weights, and a variety of thermal, mechanical, and electrical modalityunits provide students with the opportunity to demonstrate competency in performing data collection and treatmentinterventions.

The radiologic technology skills laboratory is equipped with two energized radiographic rooms, a mobile unit, and adarkroom with functional processor. Faculty are able to utilize a full-body “pixy" radiographic phantom and part phantomsto demonstrate anatomy as well as instruct students on positioning and imaging techniques.

In the respiratory therapy laboratory, students use specialized equipment to perform simulated patient care activitiesincluding pulmonary diagnostic testing, patient monitoring and mechanical ventilation used in treatment of critically illpatients.

Surgical technology skills laboratory includes two mock operating rooms with equipment, instruments, furniture, andsupplies similar to those found in area surgical suites. Students practice and develop necessary skills in a realisticenvironment.

School of Nursing Building houses three classrooms, three nursing skills laboratories, a simulation lab, faculty officesand conference areas. The nursing simulations and skills labs contain high fidelity simulation equipment including SIMman, SIM baby, and a simulation birthing model that allow students to practice their clinical skills in a safe and controlledenvironment. Nurse anesthesia faculty offices located in this building; classes are conducted in the Graduate ClinicalEducation Building.

Library / Library Commons are a two-building complex serving students, faculty, and clinicians with information resourcesin print and electronically. The Library and Library Commons offer students an academic space for study, computer use, or




just a quiet place to regroup between classes. The Library contains a monograph collection of 15,000 volumes, anelectronic book collection of over 21,000 titles, over 73 periodic aggregator databases, a periodical collection of over200 publications, an audio visual collection of over 1,500 items, and study areas for group or individual study. The adjacentLibrary Commons offer additional space for 30 computers, an eating area with café seating, a multipurpose room formeetings or group study, white boards, coffee and vending services, and lounge seating. Wireless connectivity is availablethroughout the Library complex.

The Library is staffed by 3 fulltime professional librarians and one part-time professional librarian cataloger, 3paraprofessionals, and 3 support personnel. The Library is open 87 hours per week, 7:30 a.m. until 11 p.m. Mondaythrough Thursday, Friday 7:30 until 4:30, Saturday 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. and Sunday 2 p.m. until 10 p.m. The Library is amember of the academic library consortium LOUIS and the Louisiana Library Network

Student Services/Academic Technology Building houses counseling services, tutoring, the writing and career centers,the reflection room and the service-learning office. The building also contains the Chimes Medical Bookstore, technologysupport, and administrative offices.

School of Arts, Sciences and Health Professions - Sciences Building consists of classrooms, laboratories forchemistry and microbiology, a lecture hall, and lounges for students and faculty.

School of Arts, Sciences and Health Professions - Liberal Arts Building consists of classrooms, computer labs, andfaculty offices.

Graduate Clinical Education Building houses the physician assistant studies program and the nurse anesthesia clinicalsimulation laboratory. The physician assistant skills laboratory contains medical care equipment designed to simulate apatient care area with spaces for charting and other activities. The nurse anesthesia clinical simulation laboratory isdesigned to replicate a realistic operating setting with complete anesthesia setups, including adult and infant human patientsimulators, and three operating room setups.

In addition to the traditional on-campus programs and course offerings, Our Lady of the Lake College offers distributedlearning programs and courses.

New Orleans Campuses

Our Lady of the Lake College also offers the Accelerated Associate of Science in Nursing Program at two sites in the NewOrleans area, Tulane Medical Center and East Jefferson General Hospital. Administrative offices are located at theMetropolitan New Orleans Center/Tulane Medical Center. The Center's facilities include administration and faculty offices, areception area, conference room, student technology resource center and lounge. The facility houses a large classroomand a nursing skills laboratory. Library resources are available to students through an agreement between Our Lady of theLake College and other New Orleans area colleges and universities.


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COLLEGE LIBRARY

Monday through Thursday 7:30 a.m. to 11 p.m. Friday 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

Saturday 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Sunday 2 p.m. to 10 p.m.

Library Commons

Monday through Thursday 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. Friday 8 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Saturday 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Sunday 2 p.m. to 10 p.m.

The College Library is a two-building complex centrally located on campus. Collections are housed at 5329 Didesse Drive. Student computers and study rooms are also available at this location. Additional computers and study space, as well as alounge, a refreshment center and rooms for collaborative work, can be found next door at the Library Commons.

To support the College’s educational, research and public service programs, the Library acquires, catalogs, and maintainsmaterials representing practically every field of knowledge, with emphasis on nursing and allied health. The Library'scollections and services reflect both the curricula and the general information needs of the academic community.

The Library offers:

a. A collection of more than 30,000 print and electronic books;b. More than 300 periodical subscription titles, with access to thousands of additional periodicals through electronic

resources;c. An audio visual collection of over 1,700 items;d. A collection of reference materials, including a reserve collection of faculty-selected readings and course textbooks;e. An interlibrary loan service that draws from resources nationally;f. Reference assistance, virtual reference options and an “Ask A Librarian" service;g. Computers (with Internet access and Microsoft Office software), photocopiers, and printers;h. Wireless access to the OLOLC network; andi. Group study rooms.

Hours of operation are listed below. During holidays and between semesters, hours may vary. For verification, please seethe Library page on the College’s website or call the Library at (225) 768-1730.

Students enrolled in distributed learning programs and courses have the same Library privileges as those enrolled intraditional on-campus programs and courses as presented in this Catalog.



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UNDERGRADUATE ADMISSIONS

Applying for Admission Application DeadlinesFreshman Applicants Freshman Orientation

Home Schooled Applicants College Admissions Planning SessionCampus Tours Credit by Examination

Transfer Applicants Transfer Student Orientation and RegistrationRe-entry Applicants Academic Renewal

International Admissions

Office of Admissions5414 Brittany DriveBaton Rouge, LA 70808(225) 768-1700Fax (225) 768-1762Email •[email protected] • www.ololcollege.edu

Our Lady of the Lake College welcomes applications from all interested students without regard to race, creed, color,religion, sex, national origin, age, mental or physical disability, marital status, sexual orientation or veteran's status. TheCollege is committed to making fair and timely decisions on applications submitted.

The Admissions Office actively encourages the referral of prospective freshman and transfer students from alumni, OLOLCfaculty and staff, high school counselors and community contacts. The office makes available special contact forms forthese referrals, to maintain records regarding personal contact with prospective students.

Applications will be considered by evaluating prospective students’ likelihood of success at OLOLC.

The College operates on a two-semester plan with an additional multi-term summer semester. Qualified applicants mayinitiate their studies at the beginning of any semester or term.

Students wishing to apply for and enroll in distributed learning programs or courses must meet the same College andprogram specific admission requirements as presented in this Catalog.

Academic Advising

Academic advising is an essential component of a student’s educational experience. The College is committed to providingguidance to each student as she/he works to achieve her/his educational goals.

Applying for Admission

All applicants are encouraged to apply well before the deadline dates and to send transcripts of all college work attempted,if any, as soon as possible. High school students should ask their schools to send transcripts of all work to date at the time


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application is made. Complete transcripts will be required after high school graduation.

A nonrefundable application fee of $35 must accompany the application for admission or re-entry. This fee may besubmitted using the online payment options or via check or U.S. money order drawn on a U.S. bank, and showing thename of the applicant for whom payment is made. The College is not responsible for cash sent by mail. The application feeis used to help cover the cost of processing admissions; it is neither refunded if admission is denied, nor is it appliedagainst other costs when a student subsequently enrolls. All former OLOLC students who have not been enrolled for one ormore semesters must submit an application for re-entry.

Arrangements for admission, scholarships and need-based financial aid are made separately through the offices ofadmissions and financial aid. Filing an application for admission does not entitle an applicant to financial aid; nor is theaward of financial aid a commitment of admission to the College.

Application deadlines: (All deadlines are subject to change.) (Application deadlines for clinical programs vary;please contact the Admissions Office for these dates.)

July 1 for the fall semesterDecember 1 for the spring semester

May 1 for the summer semester

OLOLC enforces the application deadline for all applications. In addition, all credentials (transcripts, test scores, etc.) forapplicants must be in the Office of Admissions by the published deadline to be reviewed for admission.

Anyone who wishes to be considered for admission to OLOLC is encouraged to apply.

Undergraduate Admissions

Freshman Applicants

OLOLC will consider for admission the total high school record: rigor of courses completed, grades, test scores,educational objectives, school leadership and experiences in and out of the classroom. Admission is based on a review ofthe high school record and official standardized test scores. The requirements for consideration are a minimum 2.5 highschool grade point average or a minimum GED score of 500, and an ACT composite score of 20 or SAT composite score of950. A student entering Our Ladyof the Lake College as a freshman must have completed the basic TOPS CoreCurriculum with a minimum 2.5 GPA computed on core courses only.

TABLE OF HIGH SCHOOL UNITS REQUIRED FOR ADMISSION

Category 1 ENGLISH COMPOSITION AND LITERATURE (4 units)English I, II, II, IV

Category 2 COLLEGE PREPARATORY MATHEMATICS (3 units)Algebra I, algebra II, and one additional unit consisting of courses such asgeometry, trigonometry, advanced mathematics or calculus

Category 3 NATURAL SCIENCES (3 units)Biology, chemistry and one additional from the following: earth science,physical science, environmental science, biology II, chemistry II or physics

Category 4 SOCIAL STUDIES (3 units)One unit in American history; one unit in world history, world geography orhistory of western civilization; and one unit consisting of courses such ascivics, free enterprise, economics, sociology, psychology or Americangovernment

Category 5 FOREIGN LANGUAGES (2 units)Two units in a single language



Category 6 COMPUTER STUDIES (1/2 unit)Computer science, computer literacy, data processing or business computerapplications

Category 7 ADDITIONAL COURSES (2 units)1 additional unit in math or science

1 additional unit from categories 1-6 above and/or certain courses in the visualand performing arts (e.g., fine arts survey)

An applicant who otherwise qualifies for admission, but has an ACT composite score below 20, will be evaluated by theAdmissions Office on a case-by-case basis and may be admitted provisionally. Students admitted provisionally mayregister for no more than thirteen (13) credit hours [of which one must be Academic Seminar, ACSM 1110] in their firstregular semester; or no more than seven (7) credit hours [of which one must be Academic Seminar, ACSM 1110] in theirfirst summer semester. Academic Seminar and developmental courses may count as part or all of these hours.

Home Schooled and Unaccredited or Unapproved High Schools

Individuals applying for admission to OLOLC after completing home-schooling or graduating from unaccredited orunapproved high schools will be evaluated on the basis of qualifications outlined above.

Joint Enrollment (Program of Excellence) and Early Enrollment Admission Requirements

The Joint Enrollment Program (Program for Excellence) is designed especially for high school students who demonstratethe maturity and scholastic ability to be successful in college work. This program is designed to allow superior high schoolstudents to utilize OLOLC resources to provide extra enrichment and challenge to their senior year, provided they fulfillthese minimum requirements: completion of the 11th grade with a minimum cumulative grade point average of 3.0 in all highschool courses, and a minimum ACT score of 20. Students must also have completed the following high school courseswith a minimum grade C: English I, II and II; Algebra I and II; one additional math course, such as geometry, trigonometry,advanced mathematics and/ or calculus; biology; and chemistry. Recommendation for enrollment by the high schoolprincipal or counselor is required. All schedules are subject to the approval by the appropriate high school official and theOLOLC Office of Admissions.

The Early Admission Program permits an academically-outstanding high school student to forego his/her senior year andreceive a high school diploma by completing 24 semester hours at OLOLC. All schedules are subject to approval by theappropriate high school official and OLOLC. Students applying for early admission must demonstrate a high degree ofacademic potential and maturity. The following documentation is required and must be submitted to the OLOLC Office ofAdmissions: a letter of recommendation from the high school principal, a six-semester high school transcript indicating atleast a 3.0 GPA (on a 4.0 scale); a minimum 25 ACT composite score or 1140 SAT score; and proof of immunization priorto registration. After 24 semester hours are earned, OLOLC submits to the high school principal a recommendation forissuance of a high school diploma. The high school diploma will be awarded by the high school. The student is responsiblefor providing an official high school transcript to OLOLC's Office of Admissions as verification of graduation.

Students admitted to either of the two programs are subject to the same fees, rules and regulations as other OLOLCstudents. A student enrolled simultaneously at the College and a high school is also subject to any rules and regulationsimposed by that high school. All students are required to earn a high school diploma on or before their original high schoolgraduation date.

College Admissions Planning Session

Participating in a College Admissions Planning Session (CAPS) is one of the best ways to find out about Our Ladyof theLake College , its programs and admission requirements. CAPS is an information session designed to allow prospectivestudents to learn about the College, the application process, financial aid options and College academic requirements.Additionally, students are able to participate in a question and answer session with an admissions representative. TheAdmissions Office conducts CAPS every Wednesday (except holidays) at 4:00 pm in the College Administration Building at5414 Brittany Drive. Appointments are not required. For more information, call (225) 768-1700.

Campus Tours

Campus tours may be scheduled on request. Tours provide an opportunity for students to obtain first-hand, accurate



information about OLOLC and its facilities. A guided campus tour includes visiting the library, classrooms, laboratories,campus bookstore, administrative offices and student services. Additionally, students are able to participate in a questionand answer session with an admissions representative. We understand that a college visit is an important experience forany prospective student. To schedule a campus tour, please call (225) 768-1700.

Freshman Orientation and Registration

All newly admitted freshmen must attend a mandatory orientation session. During this orientation, students will receiveimportant information about the College, meet the OLOLC staff, meet with an advisor, and schedules their classes.Information about orientation sessions is mailed to students approximately one month prior to an orientation date.

Credit by Examination

Our Lady of the Lake College accepts a maximum of 15 AP/CLEP credits toward an Associate degree and a maximum of30 AP/CLEP credits toward a Bachelor’s degree. A list of CLEP and AP examinations with course and credit equivalenciesaccepted by Our Lady of the Lake College is provided below.

AP—The Advanced-Placement Program of the College Board • About one-fourth of American secondary schoolscurrently participate in the Advanced-Placement Program of the College Board. Each May, AP examinations areadministered (by the College Board) to students who have participated in the program. Advanced-Placement credit will begranted in appropriate subjects to freshmen who earn a grade of 3, 4, or 5 on Advanced- Placement subject examinations,as specified in the chart provided. Departmental recommendations are subject to change. Contact the Office of Admissionsfor current recommendations.

For information about general program data and policies, contact The College Board, collegeboard.com; or the Office ofAdmissions, ololcollege.edu.

ADVANCED-PLACEMENT PROGRAM FOR ENTERING FRESHMEN

Examination Minimum Score OLOL CourseEquivalent

Credit hours

Art History 3 ART 1310 3English Language &

Composition4 WRIT 1310 3

English Literature &Composition

4 ENGL 2310 3

American History 34

HIST 1315HIST 1315, 1316

36

World History 34

HIST 1311HIST 1311, 1316

36

Music Theory 3 MUSI 1310 3Psychology 3 PSYC 1310 3

Spanish 34

SPAN 1310SPAN 1310, 1311

36

Biology 34

BIOL 1315, 1316BIOL 1315, 1316,

1315L, 1316L

6

8Calculus AB 3 MATH 2310 3Calculus BC 3 MATH 2310 3Chemistry 3

4CHEM 1315, 1316CHEM 1315, 1316,

1315L, 1316L

6

8Physics B 3

4PHYS 1310

PHYS 1310, 1310L34

Physics CMechanics

3 PHYS 1310, 1310L 4

Physics CElectricity &Magnetism

3 PHYS 1311, 1311L 4

Statistics 3 MATH 2315 3



CLEP – Subject examinations of the College Level Examination Program. Policies governing minimum required scoresand the acceptance of credit are established by academic departments. OLOLC allows credit on CLEP subjectexaminations in nine subject areas. (Credit is not allowed for CLEP general examinations.) Departmental course creditrecommendations for satisfactory scores on CLEP subject examinations are included in the table below. Departmentalrecommendations are subject to change. Contact the Office of Admissions for current recommendations and information ongeneral program data and policies.

CLEP SUBJECT EXAMINATIONSCLEP Subject Examination Minimum Score OLOLC Equivalent Sem. Hrs.History of the United States I 50 HIST 1315 3History of the United States II 50 HIST 1316 3

Calculus 56 MATH 2310 3College Algebra 50 MATH 1315 3

College Composition 58 WRIT 1310 & 1311 6Human Growth and Development 52 PSYC 2330 3

Introductory Psychology 55 PSYC 1310 3Introductory Sociology 46 SOCI 1310 3

Trigonometry 50 MATH 1320 3Biology 50 BIOL 1315 & 1316 6

Spanish Language, Level 1 50 SPAN 1310 & 1311 6Spanish Language, Level 2 63 SPAN 1310, 1311, 2310 & 2311 12

Exception: If a student takes a CLEP exam in a course for which the College does not accept credit, a prerequisitewaiver may be granted with approval from a faculty member and the dean.

Transfer Applicants

Students with previous college or university work from regionally-accredited institutions may be considered for admission ifthey have an overall 2.0 grade point average or better on all college work attempted. Transfer applicants who have earnedless than 30 semester hours, or less than 46 quarter hours of college-level academic course work attempted at one ormore regionally- accredited institutions must meet the requirements for freshman admission.

A prospective transfer student should submit an admission application and a complete official transcript from each collegeor university attended, whether or not credit was earned or is desired. A student enrolled in college at the time she/hesubmits an application should have transcripts sent when she/he applies for admission, to be followed by supplementaryrecords at the close of the semester.

“Official transcript" is defined as an official record prepared by the issuing institution and sealed in the institution's officialenvelope.

All of the following minimum requirements must be met in order for an applicant to be considered for admission: a minimumcumulative grade point average of 2.0 on all college-level courses attempted (excluding developmental/remedial courses)from all accredited institutions attended; receipt of official transcripts from all institutions attended; and eligibility to re-enrollat the last institution attended. Meeting the minimum requirements does not guarantee admission into your major or clinicalprogram.

All students will be considered for admission based on an evaluation of their likelihood of success at OLOLC. OLOLC willconsider college grade point average, pattern and quality of courses taken, grade trends, educational objectives, significantlife and career experiences, membership in groups under-represented in the student body, or special circumstances.

Provisional admission, pending receipt of supplementary records, is approved by the Office of Admissions only underspecial circumstances. An applicant who meets the criteria for admission based on unofficial transcripts or who is currentlyenrolled at another institution at the time that admission is determined may be admitted provisionally on the basis ofunofficial or incomplete transcripts. Official and complete transcripts must be received within 30 days of the first day of class



of the semester in which the applicant enrolls, in order for the student to continue enrollment and to be removed fromprovisional acceptance. The applicant who does not submit complete official college transcripts will be placed on hold andwill not be allowed to re-enroll until these transcripts have been received by OLOLC.

Transfer applicants who are on academic probation and who have not been dismissed from another college or universitywill be placed on academic probation at OLOLC. Applicants who are in good standing at their previous institutions, but whodo not meet OLOLC's standards of academic progress will be placed on academic probation. Applicants admitted onacademic probation must perform under the academic policies of OLOLC. (See “Progression Status" and “AcademicProbation" sections in this catalog.)

Transfer applicants who are on academic suspension or "not in good standing" at another college or university will bedenied admission to OLOLC until they qualify for re-admission to the school from which they were suspended or lastattended.

Transfer Student Orientation and Registration

All newly-admitted transfer students must attend a mandatory orientation session. During this orientation, students willreceive important information about the College, meet the OLOLC staff, meet with an advisor, and schedule their classes.Information about the orientation sessions is mailed to students approximately one month prior to the orientation date.

Re-entry Students

Re-entry students who have not enrolled in the College for one or more regular semesters must apply for re-admission.Students who have attempted semester hours at other accredited colleges or universities since last attending OLOLC musthave a grade point average of at least 2.0 on all college work attempted.

Students applying to re-enter the College must submit an application and a complete official transcript from each college oruniversity attended since leaving OLOLC, regardless of whether credit was earned, desired or transferable.

Applicants who were in good standing when last enrolled at OLOLC will be re-admitted in good standing, unless they arenot in good standing at another college. Applicants who were on probation when last enrolled at OLOLC will be re-admittedon probation.

Applicants who were placed on suspension when last enrolled may petition to the Office of Admissions for re-admission; ifnot granted, they may petition to the executive vice president for academic and student affairs.

Acceptance of Credit from Other Collegiate Institutions

The Office of Admissions evaluates credit from other institutions after the student's complete application and all officialtranscripts from each college and university attended have been received. Credit earned in colleges and universitiesaccredited by regional accrediting associations is generally accepted; however, courses taken at the lower (1000- 2000)level cannot be given upper (3000-4000) level credit.

Students who are placed on probation or made ineligible to continue at the institution where they were previously enrolled,based on grades earned in coursework recorded on transcripts received after registration, will have the appropriateacademic action applied immediately.

Transfer credit allowed by the Office of Admissions, in all cases, subject to review by the dean of the appropriate schoolwith regard to its applicability toward a particular degree. Questions relating to the acceptance of credit toward a degreeprogram and the length of time required for completion of degree requirements should be referred to the Office ofAdmissions.

OTHER ENROLLMENT OPPORTUNITIES

Post-Baccalaureate Applicants

Post-baccalaureate applicants are those who hold a baccalaureate degree from a regionally- accredited institution and whowish to enroll in undergraduate courses without being admitted to a second undergraduate degree program.

In order to be considered for admission as a post-baccalaureate student, an applicant must submit by the appropriatedeadline 1) an application for undergraduate admission, 2) a non-refundable application fee, and 3) an official transcript



from the degree-granting institution.

If a student wishes to change to “degree-seeking status" after enrolling at OLOLC as a post-baccalaureate student,conditions for acceptance as a transfer student must be met. An application for admission, the non-refundable applicationfee and required transcripts from all institutions attended must be filed with the Office of Admissions by the establishedapplication deadline for the intended semester of entry.

Transient Students

Students enrolled in another accredited college or university, and who are in academic and institutional good-standing atthat institution, may be admitted as transient students for only one fall or spring semester. Attendance as a transientstudent during the summer semester is unlimited. Transient students must submit official transcripts of all college workpreviously taken. Transcripts must include the total number of semester or quarter hours of credit earned.

A transient student must submit an application for undergraduate admission, a non-refundable application fee, a transcriptfrom the home institution and an official statement from the home institution granting permission for the student to enroll atOLOLC. The academic official at the home institution must send this statement directly to the Office of Admissions.Students who do not enroll the semester for which they were accepted and wish to attend later must submit a newapplication, a new official statement from the home institution and updated official transcripts.

A student admitted as a transient student who also wishes to be considered for regular admission must complete a newapplication for admission and must supply official transcripts of all college work previously taken. The student will beevaluated on the admission standards in place for transfer students at the time of her/his application for regular admission.Transient students who gain admission to the College as regularly admitted students are subject to the requirements of thecatalog in effect at the time of their admission.

A new re-entry application and a new transient letter are required for each subsequent term of enrollment at OLOLC.

Academic Renewal

Academic Renewal is an effective way to enable capable and mature students to return to college when they have underachieved during an earlier attempt at higher education. The policy allows serious students who wish to restart college studyto avoid having his or her previous, unsuccessful coursework count toward the OLOLC Overall GPA. The policy may beapplied only at the point of initial admission or re-admission to the College.

The minimum eligibility requirements are:

1. No less than three full calendar years must have elapsed between the end of the semester in which the student waslast registered for credit at any college or university and enrollment at Our Ladyof the Lake College .

2. Any work used to satisfy the requirements for a previously earned associate or baccalaureate degree is ineligible foracademic renewal.

The following guidelines apply:

1. New transfer / re-entry students must submit a formal written application to the Registrar’s Office, after applying foradmission and/or during the first semester the student first enrolls at Our Ladyof the Lake College . The applicationmust explain reasons for previous poor performance and explain how the conditions have changed that would providereasonable expectation for earning and maintaining satisfactory academic performance.

2. The Associate Registrar will evaluate each application and recommend to the Registrar only those who meet theeligibility requirements. Applying does not ensure approval.

3. Students have the right to appeal academic renewal decisions to the Director of Enrollment Management within tenworking days of the decision notification. The appeal will include an interview or a phone conference. The decision ofthe Director of Enrollment Management is final.

4. No prior academic credit carries forward as part of a degree program: no course work included in academic renewalcan be used to meet any degree requirements at Our Ladyof the Lake College .

5. The prior record must remain a part of the student's overall academic record for financial aid purposes.6. Academic renewal may be granted only once. Our Lady of the Lake College will accept, in transfer, academic

renewal granted at another institution. When academic renewal is accepted in transfer, the student is ineligible toapply for academic renewal at OLOLC.



If eligible and academic renewal is granted:

All previously attempted college earned credit hours will be included in the renewal.The student has the status of an entering freshman and will enter on academic probation.Academic renewal and academic probation status are entered on the transcript.Previously earned credits and quality points will not be used to:

(a) meet degree requirements;(b) compute the GPA leading toward certificates or degrees, or (c) determine eligibility to graduate.

Academic Renewal applies to admission to the College; admission to the College does not guarantee admission toparticular programs.

It is the student’s responsibility to investigate the academic renewal policy at any institution to which they plan to transfer inthe future. Students are cautioned that many institutions and clinical programs compute the GPA on all hours attempted.Therefore, the grades earned in all courses will remain on the student's transcript even though they are not counted in theOLOLC Overall GPA.

Other Considerations

Admission decisions are based on a previous record of satisfactory academic performance, test scores, personal qualitiesand circumstances, and good conduct. Admission into the College is a selective process, and meeting the minimumstandards does not necessarily guarantee acceptance. Applicants who disagree with an admissions decision mayappeal the decision to the Office of Admissions.


Currently, Our Lady of the Lake College does not accept international students. Students must be a U.S. citizen orpermanent resident before they can be considered for admission to the college.

English Proficiency & TOEFL Requirement

In addition to meeting all other applicable requirements for admission, non-native speakers of English must demonstratesufficient English language proficiency. This can be demonstrated by submitting any one of the following: an SATverbal/critical reading score of at least 430; an ACT English subtest score of at least 17; or a TOEFL score of 550 (papertest), 213 (computer test) or 79-80 (Internet-based test). TOEFL bulletins (including registration forms) can be obtained atUnited States embassies, consulates and bi-national centers or by writing to: Test of English as a Foreign Language, P.O.Box 6154, Princeton, NJ 08541-6154, U.S.A. (http://www.toefl.org/).

Applicants who are non-native speakers of English and who meet all admission requirements except the English languageproficiency requirement may be granted provisional admission. To be eligible for provisional admission, applicants musthave a TOEFL score of 480 (paper test), 157 (computer test) or 40 (Internet-based test). A student may remain onprovisional admission status for no more than three semesters.

The College does not provide specialized services for English as a Second Language (ESL) student. The Office of StudentServices does provide referrals to external resources for specialized ESL assistance.

Applicants with Non-U.S. Credentials

Our Ladyof the Lake College requires that any transcript or documentation issued in a language other than English must beevaluated formally by an independent evaluation service. A list of approved international transcript evaluation centers maybe requested by contacting the OLOLC Office of Admissions.

Graduate AdmissionsFor more information on graduate admissions and program specific deadlines, please review the appropriateGraduate Program section of this Catalog.


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TUITION, FEES AND OTHER COSTS

Refund of Tuition and/or Fees Unpaid Balances and Delinquent AccountsIssuance of Refunds Undergraduate Tuition, Fees and Other CostsMonthly Payments Graduate Tuition, Fees and Other Costs

Bursar Policies

Payment of Fees

All tuition, fees, and other College expenses are due by the published payment deadline for the semester. Failure to adhereto this policy may result in a student’s schedule being de-registered for the semester. Any means of payment, other thancash, requires the inclusion of the student’s name and ID number on the document. If a check is returned for any reason, aservice fee will be assessed to the student’s account and the student for whom the payment is made will be placed on a“cash only basis" for all future registration payments. If a student stops payment on a check given for tuition and/or fees, thestudent may be resigned according to the refund policy in effect on the date that the stop payment notice was received bythe College. Returned registration checks can be re-deposited once.

No student will be permitted to remain in any class unless his/her name is shown on the instructor’s roster.

The College reserves the right to withhold future services (registration, transcript request, etc.) for persons who have anyoutstanding obligations to the College.

Payments made in the Bursar’s Office must be in the form of cash, check, money order, credit card, or debit card. Paymentmay also be made online through Web Services via credit or debit card. Cards accepted for payment of fees are Visa,MasterCard, American Express, and Discover. If a student disputes a valid credit card payment to the College, they will beput on restriction from all future credit card transactions.

Distributed learning programs and courses follow the same fee schedule and refund policy as traditional on-campus programs and courses as presented in the Catalog. Any required software will be provided in the textbook

list that is made available during the College’s registration period.

Fee Schedule

Students who register at Our Lady of the Lake College pay fees determined by the number of semester hours scheduled,including hours taken for audit. It is the responsibility of the student to assure that fees are paid by the payment deadline.

Once a student is registered for a semester, then does not plan to attend the College, it is the student’s responsibility todrop all courses before the payment deadline. The student will be financially responsible for any classes that remain ontheir schedule after the payment deadline.

Administrative Fee: $25 per semester which is payable upon registration. Application Fee - Undergraduate: A $35 non-refundable application fee is required of all students who apply.




Application Fee – Graduate: a $50 non-refundable application fee is required of all students who apply.Re-Entry Fee: A $10 non-refundable application fee is required of students who re-apply to the College.Late Registration Fee: Students are expected to register on the days announced on the College Calendar. Studentswho fail to register within the time specified at the beginning of the semester must pay a late registration fee of $50.General Fee: Full-Time Undergraduates, $188. Part-Time Undergraduates, $94. CRNA, $438. MSN, $388. PA, $388.MHA, $388. This fee covers testing supplies and equipment, printed materials within the classroom, and the student’spersonal liability insurance. Graduation Fee: A $50 fee is assessed in the final semester of study to complete a degree or certificate curriculum:grades, diploma, and official transcripts will not be issued unless the graduation fee is paid. Students must obtain acap and gown prior to Commencement Exercises. The graduation fee covers the cost of the student’s degree audit,diploma, cap and gown, and other fees. Laboratory Fee: Laboratory fees are associated with courses and are charged as follows: $50.00 for science courseswith wet laboratories; $15.00 for science courses with computer laboratories; $100.00 for each nursing course.

St. Francis Fee: A $.25 per credit hour is charged. This fund is available to students who experience financialhardship. Students who seek these funds must meet with Dr. Phyllis Simpson, Dean of Student Services.Student Government Association (SGA) Fee: $6 for part-time students and $12 for full-time students whichundergraduate students are required to pay this fee which supports the activities of the Student GovernmentAssociation.Technology Fee: $12 per credit hour is charged to defray the costs of the College’s Student Information System, WebServices, Internet Access, and Email Services.Textbooks: Students assume the cost of textbooks available for purchase from the Chimes Medical Bookstore ofBaton Rouge, located at 5421 Didesse Dr, Suite B, Baton Rouge, LA 70808.Uniforms: Upon admission to a clinical program or enrollment in CHEM 1315, students assume the costs of uniformsand other accessories available for purchase from the Chimes Medical Bookstore of Baton Rouge. Students mustpresent a valid student identification card to the bookstore to purchase uniforms and lab coats embroidered with theOur Lady of the Lake College logo.Transcript Fee: Students may receive up to 3 official transcripts from Our Lady of the Lake College per day at nocharge. If a student chooses to obtain more than 3 official transcripts in one day, a fee of $1 will be charged for eachadditional transcript.

Refund of Tuition and/or Fees

Refund of general fees and other student-assessed fees will be made on the following basis:

· For students dropping courses prior to the first day of the semester: Students who decrease their course load (drophours) resulting in a lower tuition cost through the end of the final registration period as defined in the currentCollege Calendar will receive a refund of fees previously paid.

· For students dropping courses the first day of the semester or thereafter: Students who reduce their course load(drop hours) after classes begin are not eligible for a fee refund. Tuition will be refunded according to the schedulelisted below.

· For students resigning: a student who officially resigns from the College after completing registration may obtain atuition refund according to the schedule listed below. Fees are not refundable once classes begin for the semester.

Upon official withdrawal or resignation from the College, tuition refunds will be made as follows:

16 Week Courses

100% Tuition and Fees on or before the last business day before the semester begins

100% Tuition (Fees Not Refunded) through end of 1st week of classes

75% Tuition (Fees Not Refunded) through 2nd week of classes

50% Tuition (Fees Not Refunded) through 3rd week of classes

25% Tuition (Fees Not Refunded) through 4th week of classes

0% Tuition and Fees after 4th week of classes



8 Week Courses


100% Tuition (Fees Not Refunded) through end of 1st week of classes

75% Tuition (Fees Not Refunded) through 2nd week of classes

50% Tuition (Fees Not Refunded) through 3rd week of classes

25% Tuition (Fees Not Refunded) through 4th week of classes

0% Tuition and Fees after 4th week of classes

4 Weeks or Less


100% Tuition (Fees Not Refunded) through end of 2nd day of classes

75% Tuition (Fees Not Refunded) through 3rd day of classes

50% Tuition (Fees Not Refunded) through 4th day of classes

25% Tuition (Fees Not Refunded) through 5th day of classes

0% Tuition and Fees after 1st week of classes

Any unearned aid determined at the time of resignation/withdrawal will be the responsibility of the student. This includesstudents who officially resign and those who drop out without officially resigning.

To receive a 100% tuition and fee refund, the student must drop all of his/her classes on or before the last business daybefore the semester begins. To receive any refund the student must complete and return a resignation form to theRegistrar’s Office no later than the 27th calendar day of classes for the fall or spring semester.

If a student is resigned by the College for any reason, he/she will be refunded according to the above schedule. Theeffective date of the resignation will determine which category of refund will apply.

Issuance of Refunds

It is the Our Lady of the Lake College policy that refunds are mailed to the student’s address on file in the Registrar’sOffice. This is the most efficient way to serve all students equally. Be sure that your mailing address is current with theCollege. If there is a reason that your refund check cannot be mailed an email will be sent to your official college studentemail address. Students are responsible for the content of emails that originate with the Bursar’s Office.

Monthly Payments

NelNet (formerly known as FACTS)

Our Lady of the Lake College is pleased to offer a financial planning option through NelNet Business Solutions, formerlyFACTS. This plan allows students to pay all or part of the semester cost in payments rather than one lump sum. TheNelNet plan is managed by the Bursar’s Office. Students must have NOT defaulted on any previous deferment planoffered by the College. Because the NelNet plan is not a loan, there is no interest charged. Under this plan, there is a one-time $30 fee charged for this payment plan. More information regarding the payment plan can be found by clicking on“NelNet Business Solutions" on Web Services. Students who choose this option of payment must do so by the paymentdeadline for the semester.



Students with prior semester debts will not be allowed to enroll in the College until such debts are paid. Additionally, noacademic records (transcripts, diplomas, etc.) will be released until the debts are paid in full.

Students must follow College procedures when desiring to drop classes or resign from the College. All publisheddeadlines will apply.

Our Lady of the Lake College offers the NelNet Business Solutions Monthly Payment Plan as a courtesy to our students.Students who establish the plan then do not fulfill their financial obligation to the College are subject to withholding of futureservices and/or possible deregistration from courses for the semester.

Check Policy

Before presenting a check to the Bursar’s Office, the student should be certain that it is negotiable, displaying the student’sID Number, properly signed, drawn on the bank in which the student has funds, and is properly endorsed. If a student’scheck is returned to the College by the bank for any reason, a handling charge will be assessed to the student’s account.Returned checks and associated fees must be paid to the College within two weeks from the date the notice was receivedby the College.

Unpaid Balances and Delinquent Accounts

The College reserves the right to withhold services from anyone with a delinquent account. Delinquent accounts are thosewhich are still outstanding after the published payment deadline. Services that are discontinued may include, but are notlimited to, the following: transcripts, student grades, diplomas, registration, and payment plans. This policy will beadministered by the Bursar’s Office and will include delinquent receivables, NSF checks, etc., maintained within theBursar’s Office. Delinquent accounts may be turned over to a collection agency.

Any student who has any questions about his or her outstanding accounts and/or delinquent accounts may contact theBursar’s Office at (225)768-1770 or by sending an email to [email protected].

Post-Registration Fee Audit

After the start of each semester, an audit of all fees assessed and collected will be performed. Any accounts with anoverpayment will have a refund issued to the student. Any account indicating a balance owed to Our Lady of the LakeCollege will be billed for the balance. All balances owed at that time become due and payable immediately. If a studentbelieves the College owes her/him a refund, she/he should contact the Bursar’s Office.

Arts and Sciences Undergraduate Tuition, Fees and Other Costs

Tuition* (per credit

hour)

General Fee (6+ cr hrs / 0-5

cr hrs)

SGAFee

(6+ cr hrs / 0-5cr hrs)

Technology Fee (per credit hour)

AdministrativeFee

St. Francis Fund Fee (per credit hour) **

$348.00 $188.00 /$94.00

$12.00 / $6.00 $12.00 $25.00 $0.25

Undergraduate Professional Program Tuition, Fees and Other Costs


hour)


cr hrs)

SGAFee



AdministrativeFee


$365.00 $188.00 /$94.00

$12.00 / $6.00 $12.00 $25.00 $0.25

Health Career Institute Tuition, Fees and Other Costs


hour)


cr hrs)

SGAFee



AdministrativeFee


$330.00 $188.00 /$94.00

$12.00 / $6.00 $12.00 $25.00 $0.25

mailto:[email protected]



****TUITION AND FEES ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE WITHOUT NOTICE******Fees are Non-Refundable***

*Tuition - a maximum tuition will be assessed based on a total of 16 credit hours per semester for all undergraduatestudents who are enrolled for more than 16 credit hours. The Technology and St. Francis Fund Fees will not be capped at16 credit hours but are assessed based on the actual total credit hours enrolled Students enrolled in accelerated programswill be assessed full tuition based on the total credit hours enrolled. **St. Francis Fund Fee is used for students who experience a crisis that requires emergency fund support.

Graduate Tuition, Fees and Other Costs

Per Program by credit hourClassification Tuition

(per credithour)

General Fee

SGA Fee

Technology Fee (per credit

hour)

St. FrancisFund Fee (per credit

hour) **

AdministrativeFee

CRNA $788.00 $438.00 $12.00 $12.00 $0.25 $25.00PA $716.00 $388.00 $12.00 $12.00 $0.25 $25.00

MSN $552.00 $388.00 $12.00 $12.00 $0.25 $25.00MHA $559.00 $388.00 $12.00 $25.00 $0.25 $25.00

Graduate CRNA (per semester)CreditHours

Tuition GeneralFees

SGA Fee

TechnologyFees

St.Francis

Fund Fee

AdministrativeFee

TOTAL

18 $14,184.00 $438.00 $12.00 $216.00 $4.50 $25.00 $14,879.50

Graduate PA (per semester)CreditHours

Tuition GeneralFees

SGA Fee

TechnologyFees

St. FrancisFund Fee

AdministrativeFee

TOTAL

18 $12,888.00 $388.00 $12.00 $216.00 $4.50 $25.00 $13,533.50

Graduate MSN (per semester)CreditHours

Tuition GeneralFees

SGA Fee TechnologyFees

St. Francis Fund Fee

AdministrativeFee

TOTAL

9 $4,968.00 $388.00 $12.00 $108.00 $2.25 $25.00 $5,503.25

Graduate MHA (per semester)CreditHours

Tuition GeneralFees

SGA Fee TechnologyFees

St. Francis Fund Fee

AdministrativeFee

TOTAL

9 $5,031.00 $388.00 $12.00 $225.00 $2.25 $25.00 $5,683.25

****TUITION AND FEES ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE WITHOUT NOTICE******Fee are Non-Refundable***


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FINANCIAL AID AND SCHOLARSHIPS

Institutional Scholarships State Aid ProgramsFree Application for Federal Student Aid Return of Title IV Funds

Satisfactory Academic Progress (SAP) Policy Terms of AwardsApplying for Financial Aid Credit Balances

Federal Aid Programs Priority DatesStatement of Rights

General Information The Office of Financial Aid at Our Lady of the Lake College administers and coordinates student financial aid fromfederal, state, institutional and private sources. Resources are available to supplement what a student and/or thestudent's family is able to contribute to educational costs. The goal of the Office of Financial Aid is to attempt to meet thedocumented financial need, within funding limitations, for all students who have completed the required applicationprocesses. Our Lady of the Lake College offers several scholarships and participates in Federal Title IV programsincluding grants, loans and student employment. Counseling is also available for new and returning students to assistthem with understanding cost of attendance, financial aid opportunities, money management, and packaging procedures. Students enrolled in a distributed learning program or course and wishes to receive financial aid and/or scholarships, must

adhere to the same guidelines as those enrolled in traditional on-campus programs as presented in this Catalog.

Contact Information

The Office of Financial Aid is located on the first floor of the Administration Building.

Address: Office of Financial Aid, 5414 Brittany Drive, Baton Rouge, LA 70808 Telephone: (225) 768-1714, Toll Free (877) 242-3509 Fax: (225) 490-1632 Email: [email protected] Hours: Monday - Friday 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.*

* Hours vary in rare circumstances. Students driving from outside the Baton Rouge metro area to visit a financial aidcounselor are encouraged to call in advance.

Institutional Scholarships

Only students who have been admitted to Our Lady of the Lake College will be considered for the scholarships listedbelow.

Incoming Freshman Scholarships

Franciscan Scholarship: The Franciscan Scholarship is awarded to five outstanding entering freshmen who have




demonstrated leadership skills, are among the top students in their class academically, and show promise of continuingsuch performance in college and beyond. Students meeting the following minimum criteria must submit a resume of highschool activities and leadership experiences along with an essay to be considered. The minimum criteria for considerationare:

High school grade point average of 3.5 or higher

Composite ACT score of 23 or composite SAT score of 1070

Record of high school activities and leadership

The award is a scholarship package valued at the cost of full-tuition and fees less TOPS for a maximum of eight semesters.

Presidential Scholarship: The Presidential Scholarship is awarded to ten outstanding entering freshmen who are scholasticachievers, and show promise of continuing such performance in college and beyond. The minimum criteria for considerationare:



The award is a scholarship package valued at the cost of half-tuition for a maximum of eight semesters.

Dean’s Scholarship: The Dean’s Scholarship is awarded to twenty outstanding entering freshmen who are scholasticachievers. The minimum criteria for consideration are:



The award is a scholarship package valued at $1,500 per semester for a maximum of eight semesters.

Catholic Advantage Scholarship: The Catholic Advantage Scholarship is awarded to ten entering freshmen who graduatedfrom a Catholic High School and meet the following criteria:




Program Advantage Scholarship: The Program Advantage Scholarship is awarded to ten entering freshmen who havedeclared Biology, Health Service Administration, Liberal Studies, or Surgical Technology as a major and meet the followingcriteria:




Franciscan Assistance Award: The Franciscan Assistance Award has limited funding and, therefore, is awarded on a first-come, first-serve basis to students meeting the following criteria:


Candidates must complete a Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) and demonstrate financial need

The Franciscan Assistance Award is $1,000 per fall/spring semester for a maximum of eight semesters.

Continuing Student Scholarships



Continuing students who meet minimum criteria are automatically considered for the scholarships listed below. Thescholarships are limitedly funded and highly competitive, therefore students who meet the minimum criteria are notguaranteed to be awarded. Generally, the award process occurs during the summer semester and the award letters aremailed to recipients before the fall term. Actual awards and amounts may vary from year to year based on available funds.

Lettie Pate Whitehead Scholarship: The Lettie Pate Whitehead Scholarship was established to help fund the education ofChristian women in specific states, Louisiana being one of them. The minimum criteria are as follows:

Candidates must be femaleCandidates must be ChristianCandidates must be seeking a degree in nursing or allied health2.5 cumulative GPADemonstrate financial need as determined by the FAFSA

The award is up to $1,000 per semester for two semesters

UPS Scholarship: The UPS Scholarship is awarded upon recommendation of the Office of Financial Aid. Criteria andaward amounts vary each year, but generally students must have a competitive GPA to be considered.

Student Ambassador Scholarship: To apply for the Student Ambassador Scholarship, students must complete and submitthe Student Ambassador Scholarship Application to the Office of Student Services. The Student Ambassador Scholarshipis awarded to selected students.

Continuation of the award is dependent upon fulfilling specified requirements. The minimum criteria are as follows:

Enrolled as a full-time (12 hours) undergraduate student

Have a minimum overall GPA of 3.0 (and maintain throughout tenure)

Have completed one or more semesters at Our Lady of the Lake College

Be in good academic and disciplinary standing with the College

Possess leadership potential and be a positive representative of the College community

Available to serve at least 30 hours as a member for at least two consecutive semesters

Knowledgeable of College services and resources

Able to coordinate work, academic commitments, and Student Ambassador responsibilities

Note: Students who are enrolled in a clinical program may not serve as a Student Ambassador.

The Ambassador Scholarship is $300 per semester.

Free Application for Federal Student Aid

The Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) is a need analysis form a student must complete in order todetermine eligibility for federal, state, and some institutional aid. Specifically, it is the application for federal grants, loans,and student employment programs. The FAFSA collects income, asset, and household information about the student andtheir family (if applicable) to determine the student's Expected Family Contribution (EFC). The EFC is an estimate of theamount the student and/or the student's family can contribute to the student's education for an academic year. The EFC isused by Our Lady of the Lake College to determine the student's financial need, which is an indicator for the types of aidthe student is eligible to receive.

Types of Aid Available and Determining Eligibility

Types of aid may be divided into two categories:Gift Aid - scholarships and grantsSelf-help Aid - student loans and work-study

Gift aid does not require repayment. Scholarships generally are awarded on the basis of academic achievement or for



services rendered, while grants are typically awarded based on financial need.

Self-help aid is not "free money" like gift aid. It comes in the form of loans and employment. A loan is money that must berepaid with interest. Work-study provides students the opportunity to work and earn money to assist with educationalexpenses.

Some types of gift aid and self-help require a student to demonstrate financial need. Most federal programs are consideredneed-based aid. Financial need is determined by the College using the following formula:

Cost of Attendance - EFC - Resources = Financial Need

Cost of attendance is an estimate of how much it will cost a student to attend an educational institution for an academicyear. It includes tuition and fees, room and board, books and supplies, transportation and personal expenses. With theexception of tuition and fees, all of the cost of attendance components are based on averages and are not student specific.Resources include scholarships, tuition waivers and other types of non-federal aid (usually gift aid). The cost of attendancefigure does represent a figure you will owe the College. Tuition and fees are the only costs paid directly to the College.

Eligibility Requirements for Federal Aid Programs

Students must meet the following criteria in order to receive federal student aid:

Be admitted into a degree or certificate program at least one year in lengthDemonstrate financial need (some loans do not require an applicant to demonstrate need)Have a high school diploma, GED or standards established by Louisiana, which are in compliance with standardsapproved by the U.S. Department of EducationBe a U.S. citizen or eligible non-citizenHave a valid Social Security Number (SSN)Meet Satisfactory Academic Progress standards (see SAP Policy below)Be registered with Selective Service, if applicableMust not be in default of any federal student loans

Note: A conviction of drug distribution or possession may affect a student’s ineligiblity for federal student aid.

All federal student aid programs have specific eligibility requirements that a student must meet in addition to those statedabove. More information detailing specific criteria may be found in the Federal Programs section of this catalog.

Satisfactory Academic Progress (SAP) Policy

Federal regulations require that students maintain Satisfactory Academic Progress (SAP) during their course of study tocontinue receiving federal student aid. Failure to maintain SAP results in the cancellation of a student's federal student aid,but does not prohibit the student from continuing enrollment with his/her own resources or non-federal aid. SAP is definedas passing a required number of hours and achieving a required overall grade point average. The minimum progressstandards will be reviewed once per academic year, usually at the end of the spring semester. All semesters attended willbe considered in making a satisfactory progress determination, without regard to whether the student received aid in agiven semester. The three components of the Our Lady of the Lake College policy are described below:

Component 1: Qualitative Standard

Undergraduate Criteria– Each student must meet a 2.0 overall grade point average to remain eligible for federal student aid.

Graduate Criteria– Each student must meet a 3.0 overall grade point average to remain eligible for federal student aid.

The following grades will be counted as hours pursued, but will not count as hours earned until the course is satisfactorilycompleted; these grades do not affect grade point average: I, WA, WS, and/or WU.

If a grade change affects eligibility for federal student aid, it is the student’s responsibility to contact the Office of FinancialAid once the change has occurred.

Component 2: Quantitative Standard



Each student must successfully pass a minimum of 75% (rounded to the next highest number) of their cumulative credithours attempted during the preceding semesters. Withdrawals, incompletes, repeated and non-credit remedial coursework will be counted toward the hours attempted.

Component 3: Maximum Time Frame

To establish a quantitative measure, a time frame is set for students to finish a program of study. For any program,regulations require that the maximum time frame may not exceed 150% of the published length of the program, measuredin the required academic credit hours.

Transfer Students: Transfer students must enroll at Our Lady of the Lake College with at least a 2.0 GPA to qualify forfederal student aid. Students admitted with less than a 2.0 GPA will automatically be placed on probation. Upon the nextevaluation period, the student must meet all SAP eligibility components or the student will lose his/her eligibility for financialaid. A transfer student is defined as a student who has never attended Our Lady of the Lake College prior to enrolling atthe College.

SAP Appeal Process

A student who fails to establish good academic standing or who fails to maintain SAP standards becomes ineligible forfederal student aid. If the student has extenuating circumstances beyond his/her control that affected his/her ability tomaintain SAP standards, the student may appeal the loss of his/her eligibility. Approved appeals will result in the studentregaining federal aid eligibility for the specified year. Sufficient documentation of extenuating circumstances must besubmitted to the Office of Financial Aid via the SAP Appeal Form

Applying for Financial Aid

Step 1: Go to www.pin.ed.gov to apply for a Personal Identification Number (PIN). If you are required to include parentinformation on the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA), your parent should also apply for a PIN. If youalready have a PIN, proceed to step 2.

Step 2: Go to www.fafsa.ed.gov to complete the FAFSA. Be sure to list the Our Lady of the Lake College school code,031062. The FAFSA is available January 1 of each year for the upcoming academic year. File as early as possible,because limitedly funded programs are awarded on a first-come, first serve basis.

Note to first-time freshmen: The FAFSA also serves as the application for Louisiana's Taylor Opportunity Program forStudents (TOPS). To be considered for TOPS, high school graduates must complete the FAFSA by the state determineddeadline of July 1.

Step 3: After submitting your FAFSA, a copy is provided electronically to the Our Lady of the Lake College Financial AidOffice (FAO). If you have been selected by the Central Processing System (CPS) for a process called verification, you willbe required to submit additional documentation to the FAO. All students will be required to submit the Our Lady of the LakeCollege Financial Aid Application. The FAO will notify you, via email, of the documentation you are required to provide.

Step 4: Your financial aid eligibility is determined after the FAO has received your FAFSA and all required documents,provided you are:

Admitted to Our Lady of the Lake College and/or program;Seeking a degree or certificate program at least one year in length;Meeting SAP policy requirements; andMeeting all other federal eligibility requirements.

Step 5: The FAO will send you an award letter detailing the awards you are eligible to receive.

Step 6: Accept or decline any financial aid offers.

Step 7: Direct Stafford Loan Borrowers

If you are a first time Direct Stafford Loan borrower and/or new to Our Lady of the Lake College , you must complete aDirect Stafford Entrance Loan Counseling session. A link to the online session is available at StudentLoans.gov.

First time Direct Stafford Loan borrowers must also complete a Master Promissory Note (MPN). You may complete aMPN by visiting StudentLoans.gov.



Parent and Graduate Direct PLUS Loan borrowers must complete a credit pre-approval and MPN (if you have notalready completed a Direct PLUS MPN). You may access the PLUS application at StudentLoans.gov.

Verification

Students may be selected by Central Processing System (CPS) for a process called verification. If a student is selected,Our Lady of the Lake College is required to obtain documentation from the student verifying the accuracy of the informationreported on the FAFSA. Verification must be completed before the student is offered a federal aid award.

If a student's FAFSA is selected for verification and the student is eligible for a Federal Pell Grant, verification must becompleted by the earlier of 60 days from the last day of enrollment or August 30 in order to receive Federal Pell Grantproceeds. A valid Expected Family Contribution (FAFSA processed and accepted) must be received within this time limit.

Financial Aid PackagingFederal aid packages may consist of a combination of grants, loans, and student employment. Financial aid recipients mustreapply each year to be considered for aid the following year. Timely submission of the FAFSA and all informationrequested is required to receive the largest award possible. Total financial aid awards, including scholarships, federal aid,and other resources may not exceed the cost of attendance. Our Lady of the Lake College reserves the right to reduce orrescind award packages to remain in compliance with federal, state, and/or institutional rules and regulations.

Federal Aid Programs

Our Lady of the Lake College participates in the following Title IV programs:

Federal Pell GrantFederal Supplemental Educational Opportunity GrantFederal Work-StudyFederal Direct Stafford Loans (Subsidized and Unsubsidized)Federal Direct Grad PLUS LoanFederal Direct Parent PLUS Loan

Federal Pell Grant: The Federal Pell Grant is awarded, based on exceptional financial need, to undergraduate studentsseeking their first baccalaureate degree. Grants are not required to be repaid. Award amounts range from $659 to $5,550per academic year, depending on the student’s EFC and number of enrolled hours.

Federal Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grant (SEOG): SEOG is awarded to Federal Pell Grant eligibleundergraduate students enrolled at least half-time who demonstrate exceptional financial need. Grant awards rangebetween $200 and $1,000.

Federal Work-study (FWS): FWS provides part-time jobs on campus or in a community service agency. To be eligible forFWS, a student must demonstrate financial need. Students earn an hourly wage and are paid bi-weekly. A student may notearn more than the total award and may not work more than 20 hours per week during periods of enrollment.

Federal Direct Stafford Student Loans: Under the Federal Direct Stafford Loan Program, students enrolled at least half-time may borrow funds from the U.S. Department of Education. Although the FAFSA must be completed, students who donot qualify for a subsidized loan on the basis of need may receive an unsubsidized loan. The amount a student is eligible toreceive depends upon the student's classification and dependency status. The subsidized loan is awarded on the basis offinancial need and the student will not be charged interest before beginning repayment or during authorized periods ofdeferment. The federal government "subsidizes" the interest during these periods. An unsubsidized loan does not require astudent to demonstrate financial need. Unsubsidized loans accrue interest from the time the loan is disbursed until they arepaid in full. Students are required to begin repayment of principal and interest on Stafford Loans six months after theygraduate, resign, or cease to be enrolled at least half-time. All students are required to complete an entrance and exit loaninterview relative to their repayment obligations. Additional loan information may be secured from the Our Lady of the LakeCollege Office of Financial Aid.

Federal Direct Stafford Loan Limits:

Dependent Students Subsidized Additionalunsubsidized

First Year (29 or fewer earned credithours) $3,500 $2,000Second Year (30 - 59 earned credit



hours) $4,500 $2,000Third Year & Beyond (60 or moreearned credit hours) $5,500 $2,000 Independent UndergraduateStudents and Dependent StudentsWhose Parents Cannot Borrow aPLUS Loan Subsidized

Additionalunsubsidized

First Year (29 or fewer earned credithours) $3,500 $6,000Second Year (30 - 59 earned credithours) $4,500 $6,000Third Year & Beyond (60 or moreearned credit hours) $5,500 $7,000 Graduate and ProfessionalStudents Subsidized


$8,500 $12,000

Aggregate Limits for Federal Direct Subsidized and Unsubsidized Stafford Loans:

Undergraduate Dependent Students: $31,000 (no more than $23,000 of which can be subsidized)Undergraduate Independent Students: $57,500 (no more than $23,000 of which can be subsidized) Graduate and Professional Students: $138,500 (no more than $65,500 of which can be subsidized)

Grad Direct PLUS Loans: Graduate or professional students participating in the Direct PLUS Loan Program are eligible toborrow up to their cost of attendance less other awarded financial aid. The terms and conditions applicable to Direct ParentPLUS Loans also apply to Graduate/Professional PLUS Loans. These requirements include 1) a determination that theapplicant does not have an adverse credit history, 2) repayment beginning on the date of the last disbursement of the loan,and 3) a fixed interest rate of 7.9%. Applicants for the Grad Direct Plus Loans are required to complete the Free Applicationfor Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). Applicants must have applied for their annual loan maximum eligibility under the federalsubsidized and unsubsidized Direct Stafford Loan Program, before applying for a Graduate/Professional PLUS Loan.

Federal Direct Parent PLUS Loans: The Federal Parent PLUS Loan enables parents with a good credit history to borrowto help pay the educational expenses for a dependent undergraduate student enrolled at least half-time. The maximumamount that may be borrowed is equal to the cost of education less any estimated financial aid. Parents will pay anorigination fee of 4% of the loan principal. This amount will be deducted proportionately from each disbursement. Parentloan proceeds are sent to the school made co-payable to Our Lady of the Lake College and the parent. Upon receipt ofthe funds, the College will retain any tuition and fees due and refund any remaining funds to the parent. Repayment begins60 days after the final disbursement. There is no grace period for this loan.

State Aid Programs

Louisiana Go Grant: The Louisiana Go Grant is a need-based financial aid program aimed at making college moreaffordable for students from moderate to low-income families. Louisiana resident students who are eligible for and receivethe Federal Pell Grant may be eligible for a Go Grant. The grant helps cover the difference between the actual cost ofattending a public or private college in Louisiana and the amount of a student’s Pell Grant award.

Levering Education Assistance Partnership Program (LEAP): The LEAP is funded equally by the federal governmentand the State of Louisiana. All full-time students who are Louisiana residents and who demonstrate financial need asdetermined from the FAFSA are considered for participation in this program. The grant of up to $1,000 is awarded for theacademic year. LEP funding is limited and varies each academic year.

Louisiana’s Taylor Opportunity Program for Students (TOPS): TOPS provides Louisiana high school graduates a merit-based scholarship to apply to tuition costs at most colleges and universities in Louisiana. Students are required to meetdeadlines and requirements made by the Louisiana Office of Student Financial Assistance (LOSFA) in order to receive theaward. A summary of the criteria for eligibility and retention of a TOPS scholarship is available on LOSFA Web site athttp://www.losfa.state.la.us/. TOPS funding at Our Lady of the Lake College will be the weighted average tuition atcomparable public schools.

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Louisiana’s Taylor Opportunity Program for Students Tech (TOPS-Tech): The TOPS-Tech Award is a merit-basedscholarship program for Louisiana residents pursuing skill, occupational or technical training at eligible colleges anduniversities offering a vocational or technical education certificates or diplomas, or nonacademic undergraduate degrees.Students are required to meet deadlines or requirements made by the Louisiana Office of Student Financial Assistance(LOSFA) in order to receive these awards. A summary of the criteria for eligibility and retention of a TOPS-Techscholarship is available on LOSFA Web site at http://www.losfa.state.la.us/. TOPS scholarship funding at Our Lady of theLake College will be the weighted average tuition at comparable public technical and vocational schools.

Vocational Rehabilitation (VR) Benefits: VR helps persons with disabilities obtain skills and other resources needed toobtain a job, maintain it, and develop a lifetime career. Students are encouraged to apply if they have a disability whichcauses them difficulty in preparing for, finding, or sustaining employment. Applications for services are accepted at the timean individual with a disability reaches or nears the minimum age of legal employability. To be eligible for vocationalrehabilitation services, the individual must:

Have a physical or mental disability which, for the individual, constitutes or results in a substantial impediment toemployment; andBe able to benefit from the vocational rehabilitation services in terms of employment; andRequire vocational rehabilitation services to prepare for, enter, engage in, or retain gainful employment.

Applications for VR Benefits must be made directly with the Baton Rouge Vocational Rehabilitation Office at (225) 295-8900.

Workforce Investment Act (WIA)

WIA of 1998 created an integrated "one-stop" system of workforce investment and education services for adults, dislocatedworkers, and youth.

WIA benefits will be determined based on a student's financial status and degree program. WIA pays after Federal PellGrants, FSEOG, and TOPS awards. Federal Stafford Loans are not taken into consideration. WIA will pay tuition, fees, andbooks up to the maximum program allowance. Funds are disbursed by the Louisiana Department of Labor to the Bursar’sOffice.

In order to qualify, a student must complete the following process:Make an appointment with his/her local workforce board to meet with a counselor, complete an application, and takeany required tests.Pick up a packet from the Bursar prior to the appointment. Please give at least four hours notice so the packet will beready when you arrive.Collect documents needed by the workforce board.Meet with a representative from the workforce board.

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Return of Title IV Funds

Students who need to withdraw from the College must do so officially. An official Withdrawal Form must be completed bythe student and authorized officials, and presented to the Office of the Registrar. Failure to adhere to this procedure willresult in the letter grade "F" for the semester and possible financial obligations to the College.

Federal regulations require schools participating in Title IV programs to use specific refund policies when a student whoreceives Title IV aid ceases enrollment. When an official withdrawal occurs, federal aid awards (except Federal Work-study) may be prorated as follows: the number of calendar days completed during the semester divided by the number ofdays in the semester. An adjustment will not be made for a student that withdraws after 60% of the semester has passed.

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calculate the percentage of the enrollment period for which the student did not complete. Schedule breaks of five or moreconsecutive days are excluded. Our Lady of the Lake College will remit the percentage of unearned Title IV Funds thatwere disbursed or could have been disbursed to the federal programs. The funds will be returned no more than 45 daysfrom the official withdrawal date or, if there is no official withdrawal date, no more than 45 days from the date ofdetermination. Our Lady of the Lake College will return the lesser of the total unearned aid or an amount equal to theinstitutional charges multiplied by the percentage of unearned aid. The student will be responsible for repaying anyremaining unearned portion that was disbursed. Students who did not receive all earned funds may request a post-withdrawal disbursement.

If funds are released to a student because of a credit balance on the student's account and the student later withdraws,then he/she may be required to repay some of the federal aid released.

Order of Return:1. Unsubsidized Direct Loan2. Subsidized Direct Loan3. Direct PLUS Loan (Graduate)4. Direct PLUS Loan (Parent)5. Federal Pell Grant6. Federal SEOG7. Other Title IV Grant Funds

Unofficial Withdrawal Policy for Federal Student Aid Purposes OnlyA student who stops attending class or leaves the College without following the official procedures for withdrawal from acourse or resignation from the College is subject to receiving a grade of “F" posted on his/her academic record for eachcourse in question and/or denial of permission to reenter the College.

When a student receives all F’s, U’s, I’s, WU’s, or a combination of these grades for a semester, he or she may be definedas “unofficially withdrawn" for Title IV purposes.

At the end of each term, students who have been identified as unofficially withdrawn will be notified in writing. The studentwill have 10 business days to document the last date of attendance, if applicable.

If the last date of attendance cannot be determined, the student is assumed to have attended 50% of the enrollment periodand the Return of Title IV calculation will be based on this length of attendance. Unofficially withdrawn students will bebilled for resulting institutional charges and repayments of Federal Student Aid (FSA).

Terms of Awards

Terms and conditions of all awards are expressed in award letters and/or on the Our Lady of the Lake College website. Allfinancial aid awards are contingent upon the student being enrolled at the College. Our Lady of the Lake College reservesthe right to reduce or rescind award packages to remain in compliance with federal, state, and/or institutional rules andregulations. Questions regarding award terms and conditions should be directed to the Office of Financial Aid.

Use of Financial Aid Funds in Payment of Fees

Most financial aid (scholarships, loans and grants) is disbursed at the beginning of each semester. The Our Lady of theLake College Bursar applies financial aid as a direct credit to a student's account.

If a student's financial aid is reduced or eliminated due to ineligibility determined after registration, the student will beresponsible for paying the financial obligation.

Credit Balances

All debts must be satisfied with Our Lady of the Lake College prior to disbursement of a refund. All refunds payable to astudent or parent will be processed through the student's account. Funds that exceed tuition, fees and other authorizedcharges will be refunded to the student or parent in accordance with Title IV federal regulations.

Priority Dates

To ensure timely processing and consideration for programs with limited funding, a student should submit their FAFSA bythe dates listed below.



March 1 Fall Semester/Academic YearOctober 17 Spring SemesterMarch 1 Summer Semester

Statement of Rights

Students may review their financial aid records at any time. Financial aid records are protected in accordance with theFamily Education Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) of 1974, as amended.

Students also have the following rights:Request the amendment of your records to ensure they are not inaccurate, misleading or otherwise in violation ofyour privacy or other rights.Consent to disclose personally identifiable information contained in your records, except to the extent that FERPAauthorizes disclosure without consent.File with the U.S. Department of Education a complaint alleging failure by the College to comply with requirements ofFERPA.Obtain a copy of the FERPA policy from the Office of the Registrar.Appeal any financial aid award, if special circumstances warrant review.You may contact personnel in the Office of Financial Aid (225) 768-1714 with any questions.

Note: The information contained in this section is subject to change, without notice, in order to comply withfederal, state, or institutional requirements.

Other Information:

Employment Projections: Information regarding employment projections may be reviewed in the Office of Planning andInstitutional Effectiveness.

Campus Security and Crime Statistics: Information regarding campus security policies and campus crime statistics isavailable in the Office of Campus Health and Safety.

Completion and Graduation Rate: Information regarding completion and graduation rates is available in the Office ofPlanning and Institutional Effectiveness.

Drug and Alcohol Abuse Prevention: Information concerning prevention of drug and alcohol abuse is available in theOffice of Campus Health and Safety.


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HEALTH AND SAFETY

Immunization Policy Student Illness/Injury PolicyAlcohol and Other Drugs (AOD) Program Campus Safety and Security Program

Student Health Insurance Emergency Closure ProcedureClinical Programs Health Requirements

The purpose of the Office of Health and Safety is to enhance the educational process by fostering a safe campusenvironment, assisting students in minimizing or eliminating health-related barriers to learning, promoting optimal wellness,enabling students to make informed decisions regarding health matters and empowering students to be responsible andwell-informed consumers of health care.

The role of the Health and Safety Office includes maintenance of student health records, providing information regardinghealth insurance, ensuring student compliance with immunizations and clinical student health requirements, advising andeducating students in health matters. The health office serves as a resource for information on a wide variety of healthtopics and maintains brochures and other printed materials available to students. Consultations with the nurses arecompletely confidential.

Immunization Policy

In accordance with state law (Louisiana R.S. 17:170 Schools of Higher Learning) all students born after January 1, 1957,enrolling for the first time at Our Lady of the Lake College must furnish proof of immunization for measles, mumps andrubella (MMR). Students of all ages are required to provide proof of tetanus and diphtheria vaccination within ten yearsprior to enrollment. In addition, meningitis vaccine or a meningitis waiver is required for all students who 1) are first timecollege freshmen; or 2) are enrolled in the Physician Assistant Studies or Clinical Laboratory Science programs. Themeningitis vaccine is optional for all other students. The required proof is to be submitted to the Office of Health and Safetyfollowing receipt of your acceptance letter from the Office of Admissions. Students will not be allowed to completeregistration until the immunization requirement is satisfied. The immunization form available to all applicants describesthese requirements in more detail. An Immunization FAQ document is available on the Student Health page of the Collegewebsite.

Alcohol and Other Drugs (AOD) Program

Our Lady of the Lake College requires the cooperation of the entire campus community in its pursuit to maintain a drug-free environment. The misuse of drugs (unlawful possession, use, sale or distribution) is a violation of federal and statelaws. State law also prohibits the purchase, public consumption or possession of alcoholic beverages by people under theage of 21. Students at Our Lady of the Lake College are subject to jurisdiction under these federal and state laws.

On campus and/or clinical laboratory/agency misuse of drugs or alcohol is subject to Our Lady of the Lake College disciplinary action. Any behaviors which suggest drug or alcohol impairment will result in a requirement for a student tosubmit to drug screening at his/her own expense.

Prevention efforts at Our Lady of the Lake College focus on education of the campus community regarding the effects ofalcohol and other drugs. Educational workshops, print materials and Web site resources are among the means of employed




toward this end. Students are informed of resources and programs through flyers, campus-wide email and the campusnewsletter.

AOD training is required for student leaders, student ambassadors and recipients of leadership scholarships, and isprovided as part of an annual, day-long leadership program offered by the Office of Student Services.

Counseling personnel in the Office of Student Services provide to students exhibiting problems with alcohol or other drugsconfidential assessment and referral to resources within the Franciscan Missionaries of Our Lady Health System or outsideagencies. All consultations are confidential. Students are advised when it is necessary for officers of Our Lady of the LakeCollege to report any information concerning actions or practices which are violations of state or federal laws.

In compliance with the Drug-Free School and Campuses Act, Public Law 101-226, at least once annually through theCampus Safety and Security Booklet, the written campus drug and alcohol policy is distributed. The booklet is distributed atcampus assembly at the beginning of every fall semester and at all new faculty and new student orientation sessionsthroughout the year. The booklet is also available from the Office of Health and Safety and may be viewed on the Our Ladyof the Lake College Web site.

Health Program

Student Health Insurance

Our Lady of the Lake College encourages all students to maintain personal health insurance. All students are personallyresponsible for health care costs associated with any injury sustained while enrolled in clinical courses. Clinical studentsare at increased risk for injury or illness due to the nature of providing health care services in clinical and/or health caresettings.

The Executive Vice President for Academic and Student Affairs strongly recommends that all students enrolled in clinicalprograms maintain personal health insurance and that documentation of coverage be provided to the Office of Health andSafety.

Students enrolled in the Physician Associate Studies Program are required to maintain health insurance.

Brochures on some of the insurance plans available to Our Lady of the Lake College students may be obtained from theOffice of Health and Safety. The exact provisions of each plan are detailed in the respective insurance company's masterpolicy. Students are advised to review carefully the master policy for any insurance chosen, as the policy will govern andcontrol the payment of all benefits.

Health Requirements for Students Enrolling in Clinical Programs

After being accepted into a clinical program, new clinical students will receive a health packet detailing all health and safetyrequirements that must be met prior to the first clinical course. Failure to maintain compliance with the health and safetyrequirements each semester will result in the student's inability to attend the clinical portion of their program. The followingis a summary of the requirements that are explained in more detail in the student health packets. The health packets alsoprovide required forms and more contact information for affiliates mentioned below.

a. Every full-time students enrolled in clinical courses must have a physical examination performed by his/her personalphysician at the time of enrollment.

b. Proof of immunization for measles, mumps, and rubella (MMR) and proof of tetanus and diphtheria vaccination withinten years prior to enrollment are mandatory for clinical students. The immunization requirement may not be waived byclinical students. In addition to the MMR, TD, and meningitis immunizations required when you first enroll at Our Ladyof the Lake College , some clinical sites require lab test to prove immunity. Rubeola (measles), mumps, rubella(german measles), and varicella (chicken pox) titers are mandatory for the ASN, CRNA, PA, RADT, CLSC programs.

c. Meningitis vaccine is mandatory for students in the PA and CLSC programs.d. All students enrolled in clinical courses must provide evidence varicella (chicken pox) immunity. Acceptable evidence

of varicella immunity includes either of the following: documentation of two doses of varicella vaccine; or serologicevidence (blood test) showing positive anitbodies (immunity) to varicella. History of the disease is not acceptable.Varicella titers are mandatory for the ASN, CRNA, PA, RADT, and CLSC programs.

e. Drug screening is required for all students prior to entering clinical degree/certification programs. Some clinical sitesmay require this to be completed within one week prior to the clinical assignment. Additionally, students enrolled inclinical programs are subject to random urine drug screening for the duration of the clinical program. Random drugscreening at the College's expense. Pre-enrollment drug screening costs will be included in the student's fees. Allstudents, as a condition of enrollment in a clinical program, must abide by the College's Drug and Alcohol policies in



consent, when asked, to submit to urine drug testing to determine compliance with the policy. Disciplinary action, upto and including dismissal from the program or the College, may result when a student either refuses to consent orcooperate in the administration of such testing or in confirmed to have positive results for illegal drug usage or misuseof prescription drugs.

f. Annually, all clinical students must submit to the Office of Health and Safety the results of appropriate screening fortuberculosis. Some clinical sites may require this to be completed within six weeks prior to the clinical assignment.

g. All students in programs providing direct patient care must have current influenza vaccine. The flu vaccine must beupdated annually.

h. All clinical students must maintain current health professional cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) certification. CPRcertification and recertification may be completed at any institution/agency of each student's choice provided it is oneof the accepted types listed. The only two types of CPR certification accepted to meet this requirement are theAmerican Heart Association healthcare provider or the American Red Cross CPR for the Professional Rescuer.

i. The hepatitis vaccine series is mandatory for all clinical students unless contraindicated for medical reasons. Theseries may be obtained through a private physician, public clinic, or through the Total Occupational Medicine Clinic(see the Our Lady of the Lake College clinical student health packet for details).

j. Our Lady of the Lake College highly recommends that all students enrolled in clinical degree/certification programsmaintain personal health insurance.

k. The College provides an accidental injury policy for each student enrolled in a clinical program or wet lab course.l. Prior to enrolling in clinical courses, clinical students will be required to submit to a criminal background check to meet

clinical agency requirements. RN and LPN nursing students will have background checks conducted by theirrespective boards of nursing. Students in other clinical programs will have criminal background checks conducted byERS-Services. Students will receive in the student health packet information on the procedure for completing thecriminal background check.

Student Health Records

Student health records are completely confidential and are maintained separately from academic records. Health recordsmay be released only with the student's written consent. Student health records will be stored for a period of three yearsfollowing the last semester enrolled at Our Lady of the Lake College . Hard copy health documents stored longer than thisthree-year period will be destroyed.

Health data submitted by students after 1995 will continue to be maintained in electronic format. A report summarizing thedates of all immunizations submitted to the College by a student is available upon request, with appropriately executedauthorization. A Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) compliant authorization form for this purpose isavailable on the College’s Web site.

Student Illness/Injury Policy

All students with health conditions (illnesses, infections, injury, etc.) which necessitate leaving a clinical assignment or anextended absence of three or more days must discuss their situations with their instructors and the Director of CampusHealth and Safety. A student may continue in his/her program of study with the written approval of his/her physician. Following the absence, the student may return to school after obtaining a physician's written consent, to include thestudent's ability to participate in all activities inherent in the course description(s). The student must contact the Office ofHealth and Safety to obtain a Return to Class/Clinical form. The student will need to provide physician documentationregarding the dates of illness and any activity restrictions prescribed. The student then takes a section of this form to thecourse instructor.

An illness requiring an extended absence of three or more days and that prevents the completion of course work becauseof circumstances beyond the student's control may necessitate the process for "I" grade, withdrawal or resignation. Thestudent must initiate the appropriate process, according to the academic policy(ies) appropriate to his/her individualcircumstances. These policies are included in this catalog and on the College’s Web site.

Please note: Additional information on immunizations, student health insurance, clinical student health requirements, andother health resources are available on the Office of Health and Safety page on the College’s Web site.

Campus Safety and Security Program

The College is served by Our Lady of the Lake Regional Medical Center’s security subcontractor, Tracer Security, as wellas off-duty Baton Rouge police officers. The College is committed to providing the College community with a safe andsecure learning environment where members can pursue academic, career, and personal goals, free from unwarrantedconcerns for personal safety and property.



Security guards maintain physical security and safety through vigilance and management of external and internal rounds asstipulated by the OLOL Director of Security. The OLOL Security Department is staffed 24 hours a day to provide immediateavailability for emergency response. The security officers will provide security escort upon request and courtesy patrol inthe college parking lots at night. As necessary, the OLOL Security Department will assist college personnel in contacts withoutside police agencies.

The Campus Safety and Security Booklet is published each August by Our Lady of the Lake College and includes campussafety policies and procedures, as well as the annual security report, including documentation of campus crimes for thepreceding three calendar years. The offenses for which the statistics are reported are defined in accordance with the FBI'sUniform Crime Reporting Program.

The Campus Safety and Security Booklet is available upon request from the Office of Health and Safety. Prospectivestudents may request a copy of the Campus Safety and Security Booklet when they request an application/informationpacket. This information is also available on the College web site.

Crime statistics for post-secondary schools may be found on the U.S. Department of Education web site:http://ope.ed.gov/security/Search.asp. Crime statistics for East Baton Rouge Parish may be found athttp://www.brgov.com/dept/brpd/csr/default.asp (the College is located in District 2, Zone E, SubZone 3). Public informationon registered sex offenders in the State of Louisiana may be obtained from the Louisiana State Police Sex Offender andChild Predator Registry Web site: http://www.lsp.org/socpr/default.html.

Emergency College Closure Procedure

In the event of unscheduled school closure due to adverse environmental conditions or student safety issues, the followingmeasures will be instituted:

a. A phone message will be placed on the main phone line [(225) 768-1700] as well as Our Lady of the Lake College 'semergency hotline [(225) 490-1600] by a College Emergency Response Team member. Messages will be updatedas appropriate to the situation.

b. Our Lady of the Lake College administration will make an effort to notify the public via all local and regional mediasources (College Web page, campus email, emergency text messaging, local television, radio and newspaper) at theearliest time possible. The person notifying the media will request that the College's name (Our Lady of the LakeCollege ) be correctly stated in the broadcasts.

c. The status of school closure will be considered and communicated no later than 8:00 p.m. for the following day, whenpossible.

Emergency Closure Considerations, Metropolitan New Orleans Center

The Metropolitan New Orleans Center (MNOC) is much more vulnerable to hurricanes than is the Baton Rouge area. TheMNOC must follow advice of local officials with regard to evacuations. If evacuation is ordered for New Orleans areaparishes, then the MNOC will be closed.

Students enrolled in distributed learning programs and courses are expected to adhere to the same Health and Safety regulations asthose enrolled in traditional on-campus programs and courses as presented in this Catalog.

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STUDENT SUPPORT SERVICES

Academic Advising Chimes Medical BookstoreCampus Sexual Harassment Policy Counseling Services

Career Center Academic CoachingStudents with Disabilities Parking

Spiritual Life Student Organizations

The Office of Student Services of Our Lady of the Lake College , in collaboration with other administrative and support services, is committed toproviding a holistic approach to personal, career and academic counseling for students from diverse backgrounds. The staff recognizes and isresponsive to individual student needs, and promotes academic achievement and student learning. A variety of programs and services is offered toassist students in attaining their educational goals.

In accordance with the mission established by the Franciscan Missionaries of Our Lady (FMOL), the students served by this office are respectedand treated in concert with the ideals and values of the FMOL. Personnel in Student Services are dedicated to promoting the self-advocacy ofstudents and are committed to promoting positive student life at Our Lady of the Lake College .

Student-centered areas within Student Services include counseling and student development. The offices are located at 5421 Didesse, Suite A,Baton Rouge, LA 70808. The main office number is (225) 490-1620.

Information below, presented alphabetically, includes a wide range of resources and services available to Our Lady of the Lake College students.

Academic Advising

The purpose of academic advising is to provide assistance to students planning academic endeavors and exploring career goals and options.Academic advisors recognize the individuality of each student and facilitate the achievement of each student's full potential by guiding the selectionof curriculum and courses, the scheduling of classes, the exploration of educational opportunities and career goals, and by identifying resources toprovide academic and financial assistance.

When a student is accepted for admission, s/he is assigned a faculty advisor. The student is encouraged to seek the advisor's assistance as neededin planning a program of study, then selecting and scheduling classes.

Each student is responsible for

seeking academic advising;knowing and complying with Our Lady of the Lake College policies and procedures;knowing the requirements of his or her chosen degree or certificate program; andtaking courses in the proper sequence to ensure orderly and timely progress toward his or her educational goals.

Bookstore – (Chimes Medical Bookstore)

Students may obtain textbooks, workbooks, study guides and other required and optional materials from Chimes Medical Bookstore located on theCollege’s campus.

The bookstore is located at 5421 Didesse, Suite B. Baton Rouge, LA 70808. For convenience, the Bookstore operates with flexible hours during thefirst weeks of each semester. During the remainder of the semester, operating hours are Monday-Thursday 10:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m. and Friday 10:00a.m.-3:00 p.m. The average cost of textbooks for a full-time student is $250-$400 per semester.

The Bookstore Uniform and Supply Return Policy is administered as follows:

Original receipt is required.Items must be in new condition.




Original Chimes Medical Bookstore tag or sticker must still be on the item.For uniforms and supplement books, refunds or exchanges must be made within 10 days from the date on the original receipt.

Textbooks purchased for the current semester may be returned for refunds according to the following schedule:

During the first week of classes (with receipt) students may be eligible for a 100% refund. The return and refund schedule will be attached tothe receipt and posted in the College bookstore.

Campus Sexual Harassment Policy

Sexual threats, inappropriate comments or physical touches of a sexual nature are clear examples of sexually harassing actions and are notpermitted at Our Lady of the Lake College .

Title IX of the Education Amendment of 1972 prohibits discrimination on the basis of sex in education programs and activities receiving federalfinancial assistance. Sexual harassment of students can be a form of discrimination prohibited by Title IX. The following types of conduct constitutesexual harassment.

1. Quid Pro Quo Harassment: A school employee bases an educational decision on a student's submission to unwelcome sexual advances,requests for sexual favors or other physical conduct of a sexual nature. Quid Pro Quo Harassment is unlawful whether the student resists andsuffers the threatened harm or submits and thus avoids the threatened harm.

2. Hostile Environment Sexual Harassment: Sexually-harassing conduct can include unwelcome sexual advances, requests for sexual favors andother verbal, nonverbal or physical conduct of a sexual nature by an employee, another student or a third party. This conduct would besufficiently severe, persistent or pervasive enough to create a hostile or abusive educational environment or to limit a student's ability toparticipate in or benefit from an educational program or activity.

The Executive Vice President for Academic and Student Affairs (EVPASA) of the College is the Title IX coordinator who shall ensure that sexuallyharassing behavior will be dealt with immediately and in full accordance with established disciplinary procedures. In the event of an incident thatappears to constitute sexual harassment, a complaint must be filed directly with the EVPASA. A faculty member, staff member or a fellow studentmay also file a complaint on behalf of a student who has experienced possible harassment. If the EVPASA is unavailable or inappropriate to contact,the written complaint may be submitted to the College’s President. The procedures for preparing and submitting a complaint are found in the StudentHandbook.

Counseling Services – Personal, Career and Academic Coaching

Counseling Services, in concert with faculty, administration and staff accept each student as an individual of worth, possessing dignity, free will andthe potential for personal and professional growth. The mission of the counseling staff is to provide quality academic, career and personalcounseling, as well as disability services.

Students are encouraged to seek counseling through the Counseling Services Center of the Office of Student Services. Staff offer students personal,academic and career counseling; crisis intervention; and career assessment. Appointments may be arranged by contacting (225) 490-1620. Allservices are free to students.

Our Lady of the Lake Regional Medical Center offers free to students a 24-hour Crisis-Oriented Evaluation Service (COPE). The COPE servicephone line is (225) 765-8900.

Career Center

The Career Center offers assistance with career interest inventories, career decision making, interviewing skills, workshops, information sessions,resume writing and job search strategies. Center staff assist students who are not accepted into a clinical program find another clinical program thatwould meet the needs of their individual needs. The Career Center also provides job fairs each semester to help students' research futureemployment opportunities. A career counselor may be reached at (225) 768-0813 or at 5421 Didesse, Suite A, Baton Rouge, LA 70808.

Academic Counseling

The Academic Counseling center offers a variety of programs and services, including disability services, designed to assist students in achievingtheir educational goals. The Center provides workshops and information sessions that promote the development of skills to enhance academicsuccess, such as reading, note taking, test taking, as well as individual and group study. The Center also provides assessment and interventionstrategies for those students who require reading remediation. The Academic Counseling Center also maintains the Tutor Lab, which offers individualand group tutoring sessions in most core curriculum courses. Academic Counselors may be contacted at (225) 768-1724, (225) 768-1774 or 5421Didesse, Suite A, Baton Rouge, LA 70808.

Housing

Our Lady of the Lake College is a commuter institution, without student residence halls. Students are responsible for securing their own livingaccommodations. Many apartment complexes are located in areas convenient to the College and to learning facilities in New Orleans.

Parking

Everyone who parks on campus must have a College-issued parking permit. New students are issued parking permits at student orientation or fromthe Admissions Office. The permit is a hang-tag, which must be displayed on the rear view mirror of each vehicle.

Parking maps are available from the receptionist in the Administration Building, as well as in the center of the Campus Safety and Security Booklet.Please note that it is unacceptable for students to park in the hospital or clinic lots, as this prevents patients and visitors from parking near medicalfacilities.

Vehicles must be parked within yellow designated parking lines according to city ordinances. Campus security officers will enforce parking



regulations. Baton Rouge police will issue tickets for parking violations on campus as they would in any other area of the city. Cars may be bootedor towed, at the owner’s expense, if parked in restricted areas.

Spiritual Life

Religious understanding is essential in promoting the spiritual and psychosocial needs of persons of all faiths. Students may consult the OLOLRMCchaplain regarding religious and ethical issues. Daily masses are held in the Our Lady of the Lake Regional Medical Center Chapel at 11:30 a.m.Monday-Friday and 8 a.m. Saturday and Sunday. The Chapel is located on the first floor of the Medical Center and is open daily from 7:00 a.m. until6:00 p.m. All students are welcome to attend services and/or visit the Chapel for meditation and prayer. All students are welcome to visit theCollege’s Reflection Room, located at 5421 Didesse, Suite A.

The College sponsors quarterly College Masses throughout the academic year specifically for students, faculty, staff, administrators, alumni and theFranciscan Missionaries of Our Lady. The College also sponsors weekly Lenten reflections during the Lenten season.

Student Development

A variety of programs are offered for the intellectual enrichment of campus life. Our Lady of the Lake College offers the following studentdevelopment programs: First Time College Student and Transfer Student Orientation, Academic Seminar course, Student Government Association,Student Organizations, Student Ambassador Leadership program, Student Services Advisory Board, Leadership Program, Career Fair, ServiceLearning, Peer Tutoring and Mentoring. Visiting scholars, joint faculty/student seminars, guest lectures and video programs also offer diversity to thestudent experience.

Students with Disabilities

Our Lady of the Lake College complies with the 1973 Rehabilitation Act, Section 504, the 1990 Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), and the 2008American with Disabilities ACT and Amended Act (ADAAA) to ensure equal opportunity for qualified individuals with disabilities.

ADA Definition of Disability The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) has a three-part definition of disability. Under ADA, an individual with a disability is a person who: (1) hasa physical or mental impairment that substantially limits one or more major life activities; or (2) has a record of such impairment; or (3) is regarded ashaving such an impairment.

Reasonable accommodations will be made for qualified students with disabilities unless they impose an undue hardship on the College. All requestsfor accommodation(s) that are extraordinary will be reviewed by an Ad hoc committee, within one week of submission. Accomodation(s) requestsmay be made by contacting the Office of Student Services at (225) 490-1620 and scheduling an appointment with the acdemic/personalcounselor.Student Services is located at 5421 Didesse, Suite A, Baton Rouge, LA 70808.

Student Organizations

In addition to the regular schedule of the academic curriculum, there is a program of co-curricular activities on the campus. Campus organizationsare managed by students, under faculty and administration guidance, and offer ample opportunities for growth in character, citizenship andleadership.

The Student Government Association (SGA) provides a form of representative self-government to all students enrolled in the College. Through thisorganization, rules and regulations are formulated and carried out, and plans for student activities are made and implemented. In order for the SGAto successfully meet the needs of the student body, students are encouraged and expected to attend meetings and participate in the activities of theSGA. The SGA of Our Lady of the Lake College is a program in which every student is provided the opportunity to participate. The SGA office islocated at 5421 Didesse, Suite B, Baton Rouge, LA 70808. For more information, students are encouraged to e-mail [email protected] or call(225) 768-0800.

The College’s website (www.ololcollege.edu) describes the following student organizations:

American College of Healthcare ExecutivesAmerican Future Forensic Scientist OrganizationBeta Sigma Mu (Human Medicine)Franciscan Student FellowshipClinical Laboratory Sciences AssociationProfessional Fraternity of Phi Theta Alpha for Physical Therapists Assisting StudentsStudent Practical Nurse AssociationPractical Nurse AssociationBeta Epsilon Fraternity of Radiologic Technology StudentsStudent Respiratory Therapists AssociationStudent Association of Surgical TechnologistsStudent Nurse Association

In addition to student organization memberships, all students are encouraged to participate in professional organizations appropriate to their chosendiscipline. Many of these organizations provide student memberships.

Transportation

Degree and certificate programs in health care require clinical laboratory experiences in a variety of health care agencies within the Greater BatonRouge and New Orleans areas. Students are responsible for providing their own transportation to these learning experiences.

Students enrolled in distributed learning programs and courses have access to the same support services as those enrolled

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UNDERGRADUATE ACADEMIC POLICIES

Communication Policy Family Educational Rights & Privacy ActStudents’ Rights to Confidentiality Directory Information

Notification to Parents Student Complaints and/or Concerns PolicyTransfer of Course Credits Information Credit for Life Experience

Credit through Military Experience Transcript of RecordRegistration Enrollment at Another Institution

Adding and/or Dropping Courses Withdrawing from a CourseResignation from the College Enrollment StandardsGrade Point Average (GPA) Grade Change PolicyGraduation Requirements Academic Status

Declaration of Major Multiple Degrees PolicyChanges of Curricula, Courses, Catalog and/or Semester Schedule

Students enrolled in a distributed learning program or course must adhere to the same academic policies as those enrolledin traditional on-campus programs or courses as presented in this Catalog.

College Communication Policy

The Our Lady of the Lake College email system is the College’s official mode of electronic communication to and amongfaculty, staff and students. College faculty, staff and students will use College email accounts to send essential information,classroom communications and official notices. Such communications will not be sent to personal email accounts such asHotmail, AOL, Gmail, etc.

Students are expected to maintain within the Office of the Registrar current addresses, phone numbers, emergencycontacts and name changes. Current addresses will be used for official written communications. Students are responsiblefor information mailed to addresses of record. Communications may include financial aid awards, library notices andtuition/fee bills. It is the responsibility of each student to ensure that his or her information of record is correct. Faculty orother department-level offices may collect such student information for their own purposes, but this does not constitute anofficial notification of change. All address and name changes should be submitted to the Office of the Registrar on aDemographic Information Update Form that can be secured from the Office of the Registrar or at www.ololcollege.edu.Name changes require supporting documentation (e.g. marriage license, driver’s license and/or Social Security card.)

Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act

To comply with the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act of 1974, commonly called FERPA or the BuckleyAmendment, the administration of Our Lady of the Lake College informs students of their rights under this Act. The lawaffords students rights of access to educational records and partially protects students from the release and disclosure ofthose records to third parties. Educational records are those records, files and other materials that contain informationdirectly related to a student’s academic progress, financial status, medical condition, etc., and are maintained by theCollege or a party acting on behalf of the College.

Students’ Rights to Confidentiality


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The Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act affords students certain rights with respect to their education records. These rights include:

(1) The right to inspect and review the student's education records within 45 days of the day the College receives a requestfor access.

A student should submit to the Office of the Registrar a written request that identifies the record(s) the student wishes toinspect. The registrar will make arrangements for access and notify the student of the time and place where the recordsmay be inspected.

(2) The right to request the amendment of the student’s education records when the student believes information isinaccurate, misleading or otherwise in violation of the student’s privacy rights under FERPA.

A student who wishes to ask the College to amend a record should write the College official responsible for the record,clearly identify the part of the record the student wants changed, and specify why it should be changed.

If the College decides not to amend the record as requested, the College will notify the student, in writing, of thedecision, as well as the student’s right to a hearing regarding the request for amendment. Additional informationregarding hearing procedures will be provided to the student when notified of the right to a hearing.

(3) The right to provide written consent before the College discloses personally identifiable information from the student'seducation records, except to the extent that FERPA authorizes disclosure without consent.

The College discloses education records without a student’s prior written consent under the FERPA exception fordisclosure to school officials with legitimate educational interests. A school official is 1) a person employed by theCollege in an administrative, supervisory, academic research or support staff position (including law enforcement unitpersonnel and health staff); 2) a person or company with whom the College has contracted as its agent to provide aservice instead of using College employees or officials (such as an attorney, auditor or collection agent); 3) a personserving on the Board of Trustees; or 4) a student serving on an official committee, such as a disciplinary or grievancecommittee, or assisting another school official in performing his or her tasks. A school official has a legitimateeducational interest if the official needs to review an education record in order to fulfill his or her professionalresponsibilities for the College.

(4) The right to file a complaint with the U.S. Department of Education concerning alleged failures by the College to complywith the requirements of FERPA. The name and address of the Office that administers FERPA is:

Family Policy Compliance OfficeU.S. Department of Education400 Maryland Avenue, SWWashington, DC 20202-5901

Directory Information

At its discretion, Our Lady of the Lake College may provide “directory information" in accordance with the provisionsFERPA. Directory information is defined as that information which would not generally be considered harmful or an invasionof privacy if disclosed. Designated directory information at Our Lady of the Lake College includes the following: student’sname, address, telephone number, electronic mail address, photograph, date and place of birth, major field of study,participation in officially recognized activities, dates of attendance, enrollment status, degrees, honors and awards received,and the most recent educational agency or institution attended. Students may block the public disclosure of directory information by notifying the Office of the Registrar in writing. Studentsare advised to consider very carefully the consequences of a decision to withhold directory information. A non-disclosureblock will call for the College not to release any or all of this “directory information;" thus, any future requests for suchinformation from non-institutional persons or organizations will be refused. The College will honor indefinitely the student’s request to withhold directory information, but cannot assume responsibilityto contact the student for subsequent permission to release this information. Regardless of the effect upon the student, theCollege assumes no liability for honoring instructions that such information be withheld. Although the initial request may befiled at any time, requests for non-disclosure will be honored by the College until removed, in writing, by the student.

Student’s Written Consent to Release Educational Records



Written consent by the student to release educational records to a third party must specify the records to be released andthe recipient of such records. Request forms for the release of appropriate records are available in the Office of theRegistrar.

Notification to Parents

Parents may obtain non-directory information (grades, GPA, etc.) only at the discretion of the College and only after theCollege confirms that their child is legally their dependent. Our Lady of the Lake College recognizes the importance tostudents of family support and interest in their academic program. Students are encouraged to share information abouttheir experience and programs with their families. Our Lady of the Lake College does not disclose non-directory informationbased solely on dependent status. Parents may acquire non-directory information by obtaining a signed consent from theirson or daughter. Note that the College may choose to provide non-directory information to parents if information relates tothe student’s use or possession of alcohol or controlled substances.

Maintenance and Disposal of Student Records

Our Lady of the Lake College maintains records about different student groups. The types of records, methods formaintaining records and access to those records are summarized in each office. Unless otherwise stated, all recordsgenerally are maintained for five years after a student withdraws or graduates. The records are then destroyed, unless theCollege deems it appropriate to maintain the record further. Student Complaints and/or Concerns Policy

Our Lady of the Lake College is committed to providing an environment that is supportive of student achievement.Academic, administrative and support services share that commitment in the provision of all programs and services. Theprocedures for academic grievance as well as due process rights are found in the Student Handbook. In addition to theseprocedures, any student who has a concern or complaint about institutional policies, procedures or practice is encouragedto follow the Student Complaint Procedure (Student Handbook.) In order to maintain confidentiality, documents pertaining to complaints or concerns will not be placed in a student'sacademic file. Such documents will be retained in a separate file accessible only to authorized personnel of Our Lady of theLake College. There will not be discrimination or retaliation as a result of a student's exercising his/her rights under thisprocedure. Changes of Curricula, Courses, Catalog and/or Semester Schedule

The catalog that determines the curricular requirements for an undergraduate degree is the catalog that is in effect at thetime of a student's admission to Our Lady of the Lake College. This catalog may be used for a maximum of seven years,provided enrollment is not interrupted for two consecutive regular semesters (fall and spring) and/or the student does notchange majors. Students whose enrollment is interrupted for two consecutive regular semesters or whose major programchanges must use the catalog in effect at the time of re-entry or program change. Student's admitted to pre-clinicalprograms who successfully matriculate into their clinical program will remain under their pre-clinical catalog. A student’sdean may make the decision that a subsequent catalog is most appropriate to that student at their discretion, howeverstudents will not be allowed to use catalogs dated prior to their admission term.

The College will make a reasonable effort to honor the statement of curricular requirements in the chosen issue of thecatalog. However, because courses and programs are sometimes discontinued and requirements are changed as a resultof actions by accrediting associations and other external agencies, the College, having sole discretion, shall make the finaldetermination whether degree requirements are met.

Note: Admission to Our Lady of the Lake College does not guarantee admission to a student’s program of choice; manyprograms have highly selective admission criteria. Students adhere to the admission requirements for their Our Lady of theLake College program of entry. Students transferring from another institution to Our Lady of the Lake College must meetthe program admission requirements in the catalog in effect at the time of transfer. Students are encouraged to obtain themost up-to-date and accurate information about requirements and changes.

The College reserves the right to cancel or discontinue any courses as a result of low enrollment or for other reasonsdeemed necessary. In order to assure quality instruction, the College reserves the right to close registration whenmaximum enrollment has been reached. The College reserves the right to make changes in schedules and/or faculty whennecessary. Appeals of Policies and Procedures



Policies and procedures are set by institutions of higher education to ensure fair and consistent treatment is afforded to allindividuals, and similar situations are handled equitably. Institutions recognize, however, that rigorous and unremittingapplication of a policy or procedure can in and of itself be unfair when doing so overlooks the uniqueness of individualsituations. Accordingly, a policy or procedure may be appealed when an individual believes its application creates aninjustice or overlooks a truly exceptional situation. Appeals should be in writing and addressed to the dean overseeing theparticular policy or procedure being appealed. Appeals must clearly indicate what policy or procedure is being appealed aswell as the basis for the appeal. For more details, please refer to the Student Handbook. Grade Appeals and EnrollmentAppeals are covered separately in this catalog.

Transfer of Course Credits for All Degree/Certificate Programs

Coursework evaluated for transfer at the time the student makes formal application for admission to a degree/certificateprogram will not expire as long as the student is continuously enrolled. Courses accepted for transfer at the time thestudent is admitted to the College may not be accepted for transfer at the time the student applies for admission to adegree/certificate program. Students should refer to degree/certificate program admission requirements for details. Allcollege course work attempted is transferred to Our Lady of the Lake College provided that the academic subject is taughtat Our Lady of the Lake College. Course equivalency is based on the course content of the transferred course, subject toreview by faculty in the discipline.

Transfer of Courses Following Admission to a Degree/Certificate Program

Once admitted to a degree/certificate program, a student may not enroll in courses offered at other institutions without priorwritten approval. Students must submit their requests in writing to the appropriate dean and the College Registrar prior tothe beginning of the semester. The Registrar will provide the student with written authorization as well as a letter of goodstanding, or deny the request in writing. Transfer credits for courses taken at other institutions by students enrolled in OurLady of the Lake College degree or certificate programs will not be accepted unless such approval has been granted inwriting. (See Our Lady of the Lake Students Seeking Enrollment at Other Institutions policy.) Graduate Credit for Undergraduate Students

Undergraduate students within 15 hours of earning a baccalaureate degree may enroll in up to six hours of graduate coursework with the permission of the student's undergraduate program director and dean and the appropriate graduate programdirector and dean. Graduate credit earned by undergraduates may be used as appropriate for undergraduate or graduatecredit at Our Lady of the Lake College, but not for credit at both levels. Curriculum concessions will not be made forundergraduate students enrolled in graduate courses.

Academic Seminar Waiver

Transfer students who have successfully completed 30 college credits with an overall GPA of 3.0 and students who havesuccessfully completed 45 college credits with an overall GPA of 2.0 are exempt from ACSM 1110. All other students arerequired to complete ACSM 1110 upon enrollment at Our Lady of the Lake College.

Credit for Life Experience

Our Lady of the Lake College generally does not award academic credit for life experience. There is one exception: TheCollege may award academic credit for military experience using the guidelines recommended by the American Council onEducation. The appropriate dean and program director review requests for credit based on military experience on a case bycase basis.

Credit through Military Experience

Honorably discharged veterans of the United States Armed Forces may be allowed credit for certain courses uponAdmissions Office personnel review of their discharge. This credit may be granted for service schools where equivalence interms of college courses has been recommended for college credit. The Guide to the Evaluation of EducationalExperiences in the Armed Services, published by the American Council on Education. Appropriate documents must besubmitted to the Admissions Office for an evaluation of these experiences.

Air Force ROTC

The Air Force ROTC Program provides pre-professional preparation for future Air Force officers. Through a cross-registration program between Our Lady of the Lake College and Louisiana State University (LSU), Our Lady of the Lake



College students are eligible to enroll in the Air Force Reserve Officer Training Corps (AFROTC). Courses are conductedand credited at LSU and are guaranteed to transfer for credit at Our Lady of the Lake College regardless of residencyrestrictions or other transfer credit policies. Consult the LSU General Catalog for course listings and descriptions. Call (225)578-4407 or visit http://www.afrotc.lsu.edu/ for more information.

Army ROTC

Army ROTC is a voluntary military training program open to enrolled students who are U.S. citizens. Louisiana StateUniversity (LSU) and Our Lady of the Lake College have developed a partnership to provide Our Lady of the Lake Collegestudents with this opportunity. Students receive academic credit for the basic course, taken as an elective. The basiccourse does not involve a military obligation. During the basic course, a student is given the opportunity to consider theadvanced course program. Army ROTC students who receive an Army ROTC scholarship or enter the Army ROTCadvanced course must agree to complete a period of service with the Army. Contact the LSU Department of MilitaryScience at (225) 578-2371 for more information.

Transcript of Record

Students may obtain official transcripts of the work they have completed at Our Lady of the Lake College, provided they arecurrent in their financial, library and all other obligations to the college. There is no charge for up to three transcriptsrequested at one time. Transcripts will not be released without the student’s personal authorization. A transcript requestform can be picked up in the Office of the Registrar, or downloaded online at www.ololcollege.edu.All transcript requestforms must be delivered in person by the requesting student unless that student unless that student has previously waivedtheir rights under FERPA. Students may also order transcripts using Our Lady of the Lake College's trusted third partyvendor. Transcripts on Demand™ for a nominal fee through the college's website.

Registration

Registration involves academic advising, selection of courses and payment of fees. Before pre-registration or registration, each student shouldconsult with his/her academic advisor regarding course selection, general education requirements, major requirements and other degreerequirements. Advising may be completed in person or by proposing an on-line advising plan. However, it is the responsibility of the student, not theacademic advisor, to ensure that all college graduation requirements are met.

Students may attend class only after completing registration and paying fees. Students whose names are not on the official class rosterscannot attend classes until they provide evidence that they have registered.

Transfer Credit Policies and Residency Requirements

The college generally accepts a maximum of 36 hours of credit in transfer toward an associate degree and a maximum of 66 hours of credit intransfer toward a baccalaureate degree. This maximum credit requirement does not change regardless of the number of transfer credits evaluated.No more than 30 undergraduate credits will be applied through CLEP/AP examinations. The examination credits may not be used to complete theresidency requirement for graduation at Our Lady of the Lake College; however, they will be counted toward the maximum of 36 hours of credit intransfer and 66 hours of credit in transfer for an Our Lady of the Lake College associate and baccalaureate degree, respectively.

Acceptance of transfer credits earned at another accredited college or university toward degree requirements is at the sole discretion of Our Lady ofthe Lake College. All transfer coursework accepted will be included in the calculation of the overall grade point average.

Courses from other regionally accredited institutions which have been completed with a grade of “C" or better may be accepted by the AdmissionsOffice, following consultation with the appropriate school dean to determine Our Lady of the Lake College's course equivalencies. The application oftransferred course credits toward specific program requirements is determined by program directors, department chairs, or deans within eachSchool.

Transfer credits completed 10 or more years prior to enrollment at Our Lady of the Lake College and credit earned from another college or universitywhile on academic dismissal or suspension are not accepted in transfer.

Students may petition to have courses accepted in transfer that were not accepted as a result of an initial evaluation. Usually, course descriptionsand course outlines will need to be forwarded by the student for any course in question. In all cases, the submitted material is reviewed by theappropriate school dean to determine the timeliness of the content and methodologies. The decision of the school dean is final. This policy does notreplace more exacting requirements of specific programs that may be more restrictive in nature.

Residency Requirement:

In general, a minimum of 30 semester hours for an associate degree and 54 semester hours for a baccalaureate degree as well as at least 50% ofthe semester hours required for a major must be completed at Our Lady of the Lake College to earn an Our Lady of the Lake College degree. Thelast 15 hours of an associate degree and the last 30 hours of a baccalaureate degree must be earned in residence at Our Lady of the LakeCollege. Individual professional programs may have alternatives to this general policy. Please see specific program requirements for suchexceptions.

Our Lady of the Lake Students Seeking Enrollment at Other Institutions

Our Lady of the Lake College students may pursue classes at another accredited institution with the approval of the dean and the Registrar. Failureto obtain these approvals may result in the denial of credit. Students must be in good academic and financial standing with Our Lady of the LakeCollege. If the College offers the course in question, the dean and Registrar must deny the appeal except in the case of the most extenuatingcircumstances. Transient request forms are available in the Registrar’s Office. Students seeking or receiving any form of financial assistance must

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speak with the Office of Financial Aid regarding the effects on their aid eligibility due to enrollment at multiple institutions. The student is responsiblefor providing an official transcript to the Registrar’s Office at the end of the term. If the transcript is not received, the student will not be eligible toregister for future classes or to obtain a copy of his or her transcript.

Adding and/or Dropping Courses

A student who finds it necessary to change his/her schedule by adding or dropping courses (without receiving a grade of “W") must complete aDrop/Add Form and submit it to the Registrar’s Office during the drop/add period, as outlined on the Academic Calendar.

Withdrawing from a Course

A student may withdraw from a course up to the date defined on the Academic Calendar. Courses dropped before the census date are deleted fromthe student's record; courses dropped after the census date will result in a “W" grade.

Withdrawal forms may be obtained from the Registrar’s Office. The form requires signatures from the instructor or dean, and the Bursar’s Office. Thecompleted form must be submitted to the Registrar’s Office.

A student who stops attending class or leaves the College without following the official withdrawal procedures is subject to a “F" grade and may bedenied re-entry into the College. Failure to complete courses may have an impact on a student’s financial aid status. See Financial Aid section ofthis Catalog for details.

Academic schedule changes are not official until they are approved by the Registrar’s Office.

Resignation from the CollegeWithdrawal or discontinuation of all courses in which the student is enrolled requires a student to resign from the College. To officially resign fromthe College, a student must obtain a Student Resignation Form, which must be completed by the student. The form must be signed by thedesignated officials of the College. A student who discontinues classes or leaves the College without following official procedures is subject toreceiving an "F" grade and may be denied re-entry to the College. Students should refer to the Academic Calendar for the final day to resign fromthe College. The date the completed form is received in the Office of the Registrar will be the official date resignation date.

Application for readmission is required when a student who has resigned from Our Lady of the Lake College desires to re-enter the College. SeeRe-admission in the Admission section of the Catalog.

AttendanceFor all courses, classroom and clinical laboratory attendance policies will be stipulated by the faculty. The policies will be provided in writing at thebeginning of the course. Each student is responsible for complying with attendance and punctuality requirements.

Obligations to the CollegeA student who has not met all obligations to the College, which include but are not limited to financial obligations, receipt of official transcripts, andimmunization records, may be dropped from all courses; may not be allowed to register for courses in subsequent academic semesters or sessions;may not receive a degree from the College; or may not be permitted to participate in commencement until all of the aforementioned obligations aremet. Additionally, requests for Our Lady of the Lake College transcripts will not be honored until all outstanding obligations have been fulfilled.

Enrollment Appeals

Students wishing to appeal any actions concerning their enrollment, including but not limited to enrollment action effective dates, student accounts,refunds etc. must present their appeal to the Registrar in writing, along with any forms required by the College and any and all supportingdocumentation available. The Registrar will convene a meeting of the Enrollment Appeals Committee consisting of the Registrar, Bursar, Director ofFinancial Aid and the student's Dean or their proxies, either in person or electronically. The committee may also include the Director of EnrollmentManagement should a tie-breaker be necessary. The decision of the Enrollment Appeals Committee will be sent to the student in writing, is final, andmay not be appealed further. Grade appeals and non-academic (disciplinary) appeals have their own procedure covered elsewhere in this catalog.

Statutes of Limitations for Enrollment Appeals

Enrollment appeals may not be initiated beyond 5 years from the last class day of the semester in question. In addition, enrollment appeals involvingthe return of federal financial aid of any kind may not be initiated beyond 90 days from the last class day of the semester in question.

Student Classification

For administrative and other official purposes, undergraduate students are classified according to the number of semester hours successfullycompleted.

Classification is as follows:

0 to 29 hours – freshman 30 to 59 hours – sophomore

60 to 89 hours – junior 90 hours and above – senior

Credit Hour Formula

1 credit hour = a minimum of 15 clock hours of lecture OR a minimum of 45 clock hours of clinical, lab or practicum

Undergraduate Enrollment Standards



EnrollmentStatus

Fall and Spring Summer

Non ClinicalPrograms

Clinical Programs(accepted into Clinical Program

and enrolled in Clinical Courses)

All UndergraduateStudents

Full time 12 or more credits 9 or more credits 6 or more credits

1/2 time 6-11 credits 5-8 credits 3-5 credits

Less than 1/2 time 1-5 credits 1-4 credits 1-2 credits

Federal Student Aid Enrollment Standards

The minimum enrollment standards for federal student aid are defined below for all undergraduate students, regardless of program andthe institution's definition.

EnrollmentStatus

All Undergraduate Students


Full time 12 or more credits 6 or more credits

3/4 time 9-11 credits 4-5 credits

1/2 time 6-8 credits 3 credits

Less than 1/2 time 1-5 credits 1-2 credits

Normal Course Load

Students may enroll for a maximum of 19 credit hours during fall and spring semesters and 10 credit hours during the summer term (combinedsessions). Students currently enrolled in clinical programs who wish to exceed the normal course load must seek approval from the appropriateprogram director or dean. The appropriate program director or dean, at her/his discretion, may allow students to schedule a maximum of 21semester credit hours in the fall or spring and 12 credit hours in a combination of summer sessions

Undergraduate Grading System

Each instructor has the option of using a grading method within each course that is most appropriate for the course. However, all grades aretranslated into the following quality points:

Grade Meaning Quality Points Per

Credit HourA 4B+ 3.5

B 3C+ 2.5

C 2D+ 1.5

D 1F Failure 0P Passing* Not computed

S Satisfactory Progress** Not computed

U Unsatisfactory Progress** Not computed

I Incomplete*** Not initially computedWA Administrative Withdrawal Not computed

W Withdrawal Not computedAU Audit (no credit) Not computed

Notes: * Grade has no effect on the GPA; credit is awarded.

** Grade used for developmental courses; has no effect on the GPA; no credit awarded. (See Non-Credit for DevelopmentalCourses policy.)

*** See Incomplete Grades Policy



Grade Point Average (GPA)

A student's GPA is an index of scholastic performance and is computed on the ratio of quality points earned to semester hours attempted.

Courses with grades of P, S, U, I, WA, W or AU will not be considered in the calculation of the GPA.

Calculating Grade Point Average

1. Make a list of courses taken, letter grades earned and credit hours awarded for each course.2. Using the grade system, list the appropriate quality points assigned to each letter grade earned next to credit hours awarded.3. Multiply the credit hours awarded by the quality points assigned. This is the total quality points earned for the course.4.. Add up the total number of credit hours awarded and the total quality points.5. Divide the total quality points by the credit hours awarded. The result is the grade point average.

Example:

Courses

Letter

Grades

Earned

CreditHours

Awarded

x QualityPoints =

Total QualityPoints

CSCI 1310 B+ 3 x 3.50 = 10.50

CLCS 4760 A 2 x 4.00 = 8.00 NURS 1720 C+ 4 x 2.50 = 10.00 9.0 28.50

28.50 ÷ 9.0 = 3.167

Semester GPA

A student's semester GPA is based on the number of quality points earned and the number of credit hours attempted during a single semester atOur Lady of the Lake College

Our Lady of the Lake College GPA

A student's Our Lady of the Lake College GPA is based on the total number of quality points earned and the total number of credit hours attemptedat Our Lady of the Lake College.

Overall GPA

A student's overall GPA is based on the total number of quality points earned and the total number of credit hours attempted at Our Lady of theLake College and all transfer courses accepted.

Incomplete Grades

1. An incomplete or "I" grade may be submitted at the end of the semester for a course in which a student has madesatisfactory progress but, because of circumstances beyond his/her control, he/she has failed to complete the courserequirements on or before the last day to submit final grades for the semester. In such cases, the student must have atleast a grade of "C" in the course and an 80% attendance (excused or unexcused) up to the deadline for coursewithdrawal. Students who are not able to attend classes before this deadline are not eligible for "I" grades and mustwithdraw or resign from the course.

2. "I" grades should be entered on the final grade roster by the instructor.

An "I" grade that has not been resolved by the first day of class of the next semester (including summer andwhether or not the student intends to enroll) will be changed automatically to an "F."

3. When the "I" grade has been resolved, the instructor will notify the registrar by submitting a Change of Grade form tomake the necessary grade change.

In rare cases, the appropriate school dean may grant an extension for resolving grade changes. Such authorization must besent to the Registrar in writing.

Grade Change Policy

If an instructor finds that it is necessary to change a student's grade, the grade change must be made before the first day of class of the nextsemester (including summer). Grades can only be changed in extenuating circumstances if the instructor submits a written request for deadline



extension to the academic dean.

Student Grade Appeal Policy

Final decisions on grade appeals will be made at the school level and by the appropriate dean. A dean’s decision regarding a grade appeal is finaland may not be appealed further.

Grade appeals must be initiated with the director of the program in question by filing a Grade Appeal form no later than two (2) weeks following thelast day grades may be submitted.

Program dismissal related to or based on grades or grade point average deficits may only be appealed to the appropriate school dean.

Grades and Reports

The College does not mail grade reports. Students may view their grades by accessing WebServices. Students may access WebServices by loggingonto www.ololcollege.edu; “Current Students," and WebServices.

Mid-Term Grades

Students are graded at mid-semester and at the end of each semester or summer session. Mid-term grades serve as a progress report and are notentered on the permanent academic record. The mid-term grading process serves as a catalyst for assessment, advising and counseling forstudents who are not demonstrating satisfactory academic progress at mid-term. All students may access their mid-term status reports viaWebServices after the eighth week of the fall and spring semesters and after the fourth week of the summer session. The mid-term status forcourses less than eight weeks in duration will be provided to each student by his/her instructor. The distribution dates for non-standard terms vary.

Mid-term progress will be reported with a letter grade for each course in which the student is enrolled.

Final Grades

Instructors submit letter grades at the end of each semester or session. These grades become part of the student’s official record. Once entered, agrade may not be changed except through an officially executed Change of Grade form.

Repeat/Delete Policy

Under the repeat/delete policy, students are allowed to repeat courses in which a grade lower than a B was earned and have the original gradedeleted. When a course is repeated, the grade earned in the repeated course and credits earned will be used to determine acceptability of thecourse for prerequisite and degree requirements at Our Lady of the Lake College. The other grade(s) will be flagged as repeated and maintained onthe academic record and only the repeated course grade will be used in the computation of the student’s Semester, Our Lady of the Lake College,and Overall GPAs.

Students enrolled in an associate degree program may apply the repeat/delete policy to one (1) course, one (1) time. Students enrolled in abaccalaureate degree program may apply the repeat/delete policy to two (2) courses, one (1) time.

The grade point average calculated to determine the Trustees’ medal, President’s medal and the Deans’ medals will only include the original gradeof those courses repeated.

Credit for Repeated Courses

Courses completed 10 or more years in the past must be repeated for the credit hours to satisfy Our Lady of the Lake College degree requirements.

Students who receive an “F" in a course taken at Our Lady of the Lake College must repeat the course at Our Lady of the Lake College in order toreceive credit and quality points.

A small number of elective courses can be repeated for a specified number of total hours regardless of the initial grade earned in the course. Theserepeatable elective courses are noted as such in their course descriptions in the catalog (for example, special topics, internships, etc.) Therepeat/delete policy cannot be applied to these courses.

Repeating equivalent courses at Our Lady of the Lake College will not negate or replace the grades earned for courses taken at other institutions.Students should also be cautioned that the colleges and universities to which they wish to transfer may not honor the repeat policy applied at OurLady of the Lake College. Students considering repeating a course are encouraged to meet with an academic advisor and should be aware that theyare required to pay tuition and fees for all repeated courses.

In measuring a student’s adherence to the financial aid Satisfactory Academic Progress standards, all credit hours for repeated courses will beincluded in the total hours attempted.

Academic Standing

Academic Standing is part of the student's permanent record and is recorded on their transcripts. Student's are always assumed to be in GoodStanding unless otherwise noted.

Good Standing:

To be considered in good academic standing, a student must have a minimum overall grade point average (GPA) of 2.0.

Academic Probation:

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Academic Probation provides a warning for a student whose academic work is unsatisfactory. For the first semester that a student is on academicprobation, he/she can register for a maximum of twelve credit hours in the fall or spring semesters and six credit hours in the summer. If after thefirst semester on probation the student achieves a semester GPA of 2.0 or greater, the credit hour restriction may be liftedupon recommendation of his/her academic advisor. Any student on academic probation must see an advisor each semester that he/sheis on probation.

A student is placed on academic probation under the following situations:

1. When his/her overall GPA is below 2.02. When he/she is admitted on probation from another institution3. When he/she is a re-entering student whose last academic status was probation4. When he/she is re-entering student after academic suspension

To remain eligible to enroll in courses while on academic probation, a student must achieve at least a 2.0 semester GPA.Once on academic probation, a student will remain on probation (as long as each semester GPA is at least 2.00) until anoverall GPA of 2.00 or higher is achieved. Academic probation status will be posted on the student's academic record.Failure to achieve a 2.0 or greater semester GPA results in suspension.

Academic Suspension:

Academic suspension designates a time period during which a student is not eligible to enroll in courses due to his/her unsatisfactory academicwork. A student will be academically suspended if, while on probation, he/she does not achieve a semester GPA of 2.0 or greater.

A student placed on academic suspension for the first time may not register for courses at the College for the following regular (fall or spring)semester and the intervening summer term should the student be dismissed after the spring semester. A second suspension will result in a studentnot being able to enroll in courses for an entire academic year consisting of two regular semesters. A third suspension will result in academicdismissal from the College. Academic suspension status will be posted on the student's academic record.

Any course work taken at another institution while a student is on academic suspension will not be accepted for transfer credit and will not be usedto fulfill degree requirements or to modify the GPA.

Following suspension, an application for readmission is required. If readmission is approved by the Admissions Committee, the student will beplaced on academic probation.

Academic Dismissal from the College:

Academic dismissal from the College designates a status in which the student is ineligible to continue enrollment in the College. A student will bedismissed from the College if he/she has been suspended three times. Academic dismissal will be posted on the student's academic record.

Dismissal for Non-Academic Reasons:

Students who commit any of the following acts may be dismissed from the College according to the procedure for disciplinary dismissal:

· academic dishonesty· plagiarism· falsification of information given on official school documents· falsification of records regarding patient care· unauthorized possession of an examination· illegal possession, use, sale or distribution of drugs· illegal possession of weapons· theft· commitment of any act which would result in ineligibility for licensure or certification· participation in cheating or lying in reference to clinical or classroom assignments· chemical impairment in the school/clinical setting· conduct which is inappropriate for either clinical or classroom environments (e.g., abusive language, threats, assault · and battery, disruptive talking)

This list is not meant to be all-inclusive, but serves to identify examples of behaviors that warrant disciplinary dismissal. See Student Handbook fordue process due to misconduct.

Appeal Rights for Dismissal for Non-Academic Reasons

Program dismissal appeals for dismissals not due to a course grade or overall GPA will be heard by an appeals committee convened by the Officeof Academic and Student Affairs. This appeal recourse is available only to students dismissed from programs for student misconduct reasons (that is,reasons exclusive of those related to grades or GPA deficits). Students must initiate this process via a letter to the Executive Vice President forAcademic and Student Affairs, clearly stating the reason for the dismissal, within two weeks of the dismissal notice.

Progression/Non-Progression



Progression and Non-Progression statuses are used by some programs as a benchmark for student success. Each program defines Progression andNon-Progression requirements differently. Theses requirements can be found under each program heading in the College Catalog. Progression andNon-Progression statuses, while part of the student's permanent record, are not printed on the student's transcript.

Progression:Progression status designates an enrollment status whereby the student is satisfactorily completing their program of study in a time-framedetermined to be appropriate by the student's program and is eligible to continue their enrollment.

Non-Progression:Non-Progression status indicates a student is not completing their program of study in a timely and/or satisfactory manner as determined by thestudent's program or by the Governing Board over that program's profession. Non-Progression may restrict which courses are available to thestudent, as well as their expected completion date. Student's who resolve Non-Progression issues will be placed back into progression uponnotification to the Registrar by the student's program or the program's Governing Board.

Semester Honors

Dean's List:The Dean's List is published each semester. To be eligible for Dean’s List honors, the full-time student must have attained agrade point average of 3.5 or better during the semester in question.

President's List:The President's List is published each semester. To be eligible for President’s List honors, the full- time student must haveattained a grade point average of 4.0 during the semester in question.

Developmental Courses

Developmental courses will use the designation "S" for satisfactory completion or "U" for unsatisfactory completion. Developmental courses will notimpact the GPA, either positively or negatively and the hours earned in English (ENGL 0310) and Mathematics (MATH 0310) cannot be used formeeting degree requirements. (Hours attempted and hours earned will count towards TOPS eligibility)

Auditing Courses

Students who do not wish to earn college credit may enroll in a course on an “audit" basis with written consent from the instructor and dean. Newstudents must complete an application for admission and submit all required credentials.

The grade awarded for a class taken on an audit basis is “AU." No credit or quality points are earned and the student will not be permitted to takeadvanced-standing examinations on such work without permission of the dean of the appropriate school. Students may not audit the same coursemore than once. Courses previously audited may be taken later for credit. Tuition and fees for auditing a course are the same as for regularenrollment.

A student who initially enrolls in a class on an audit basis may change to credit if acceptable within the individual’s program of study, and withpermission of the course instructor and academic advisor. Students may change from audit to credit (add) or credit to audit (drop) through thedrop/add period as published in the Academic Calendar.

Students who are auditing may utilize the College Library, receive course handouts and, at the discretion of the instructor, may participate in classdiscussion and testing. Auditors may be allowed to observe and participate in the laboratory setting, but may not participate in the clinical componentof a course. Students who are auditing are required to follow all policies of Our Lady of the Lake College.

Independent Study

The independent study option allows qualified students to complete courses outside the traditional classroom setting, in a one-on-one relationshipwith a faculty member. This option provides flexibility in meeting student needs (i.e., to solve scheduling problems, which would delay the student'sgraduation). It constitutes an agreement between the student and the instructor. This agreement, which is produced in written form and submitted tothe school dean or program director for approval, describes how the course requirements are to be met. Avenues leading to this objective includebut are not limited to videotapes, computer tutorials, tutoring sessions with the instructor, reading and writing assignments, and oral and writtentesting.

Some restrictions apply:

1. Not all courses may be taken under this option.2. The student must have a GPA of 2.8 or better.3. The student may apply a maximum of six hours of independent study courses toward an associate degree.4. The instructor must be a full-time faculty member who has taught the course to be offered.5. Admittance to an independent study course will be at the discretion of the instructor.6. A course taken under the independent study option must be completed in the time frame of the semester enrolled.7. A course offered under this option will be graded using the same letter grades as would be used if the course was

offered in the traditional classroom setting.8. Normal tuition and fees will apply to courses offered under this option.

Declaration of Major

Once a student who applies to pursue a bachelor's degree has earned 65 credit hours or has completed an associate degree, she/he must declare a



major. To declare a major, a student must complete a Declaration of Major form, which is available in the Registrar’s Office or online atwww.ololcollege.edu.

Minor Area of Study

Baccalaureate students may elect to pursue designated areas of study at Our Lady of the Lake College that will be documented as a minor on theirtranscripts. To receive a minor, students must earn a 2.0 grade point average in a minimum of 18 credit hours of course work in a single discipline,with at least 9 credit hours at the 3000 or 4000 level. For more details, refer to the Academic Minor section of this Catalog.

Graduation Requirements

In addition to individual program requirements, to earn a degree from the College, the following requirements must be met:

1. An overall grade point average of 2.0 or higher.2. Completion of a minimum of 30 semester hours for an associate degree and 54 semester hours for

a baccalaureate degree in residence at Our Lady of the Lake College.3. Completion of at least 50% of the semester hours required for a major must be completed at Our

Lady of the Lake College.4. Completion of the last 15 hours of an associate degree and 30 hours of a baccalaureate degree in

residence at Our Lady of the Lake College.5. Satisfaction of all program requirements (see appropriate programs for descriptions).6. Clearance of all indebtedness to the College including the return of College Library materials

borrowed.7. Submission of an Intent to Graduate form to the Office of the Registrar by the appropriate deadline.8. Formal Board of Trustees approval for graduation.

Intent to Graduate

The deadline for submitting Intent to Graduate forms is three weeks prior to the last day of class in the semester preceding the semester in whichthe student plans to graduate (see Academic Calendar). It is strongly recommended that Intent to Graduate form be submitted early in order toidentify any issues prior to the pre-registration period of the candidate's final semester. Intent to Graduate forms are available in the Registrar’sOffice or on the College Web site.

Graduation Exercises

Graduation exercises are held twice a year at the close of the fall and spring semesters. Students must complete all graduation requirements inorder to participate in graduation exercises. Students completing requirements during the summer term will have their degrees posted at the end ofthe summer term, but as there is no summer commencement, they may participate in fall graduation exercises. Summer completers' diplomas willnot be available until the fall commencement date, but transcripts showing the posted degree will be available one week following the end of thesummer term.

Graduation Honors

Associate degree students graduating with honors are awarded as follows: Honors for an overall grade point average of 3.50 or higher and HighestHonors for an overall grade point average of 3.75 or higher.

Baccalaureate degree students graduating with Latin academic honors are awarded as follows: cum laude for an overall grade point average of 3.50or higher; magna cum laude for 3.75 or higher and summa cum laude for 3.90 or higher.

Multiple Degrees Policy

Earning Dual Degrees

1. Students receiving two associate degrees shall complete a minimum of 15 credits in addition to thecredits needed for one of the degrees (degree requires 62 credits + 15 additional credits). Inaddition, the 30 credit residency requirements shall apply separately to each degree for a total of 60credit hours.

2. Students simultaneously receiving an associate degree in one program and a bachelor's degree inanother program must complete a 30 credit hour residency requirement for the associate degreeand a 54 credit hour requirement for the bachelor's degree for a total of 84 credit hours.

3. Students receiving two bachelor's degrees shall complete a minimum of 30 credits in addition to thecredits needed for one of the degrees (degree requires 120 + 30 additional credits). In addition, the54 credit hour residency requirement shall apply separately to each degree for a total of 108 credithours.

A student holding a baccalaureate degree who is pursuing a second baccalaureate degree must complete the major requirements for the seconddegree, with a minimum of 24 semester credit hours of upper division course work toward the degree and must meet the residency requirement ofOur Lady of the Lake College (54 hours of course work taken at this college). Written approval, including a degree plan specifying required coursework, is required from the student's advisor and the dean of the school.

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GRADUATE ACADEMIC POLICIES

Registration Adding and/or Dropping a CourseWithdrawing from a Course Resignation from the College

Incomplete Grades Grade Change PolicyAcademic Dismissal Enrollment Standards

Graduation Requirements for Graduate Program

With the exception of the policies listed below, graduate and undergraduate academic policies are the same (refer to UndergraduateAcademic Policies section, if necessary).

Students enrolled in a distributed learning program or course must adhere to the same academic policies as those enrolled in traditional on-campusprograms or courses as presented in this Catalog.

It is the graduate student’s responsibility to become familiar with the academic regulations and policies of the College as well as the degree andspecial requirements of his/her own academic program. Individual program requirements may be found in the section of this catalog specific to eachprogram.

Graduate Program Enrollment Standards

The minimum enrollment for the term will vary depending on the program. Full-time enrollment for the fall and spring semesters is nine credit hours.

Institutional Graduate Student Enrollment Status

Enrollment Status Fall and Spring Summer




Credit Hour Formula

Our Lady of the Lake College graduate courses are allocated credit hours based on the following formula:

One theory hour per week x 15 weeks = 1 credit hour

MSN clinicals/lab practicum hours per week = 45 contacts hours = 1 credit hour

PA Clinical Practicum = 40 contact hours = 1 credit hour

Nurse Anesthesia Clinical Program = 120 contact hours = 1 credit hour


The minimum enrollment standards for federal student aid are defined below for all graduate students, regardless of program and the institution'sdefinition.




EnrollmentStatus

All Graduate Students




1/2 time 5-6 credits 3 credits


Graduate Grading System

Grades of D, F, I, WA, W or AU may not be used for degree progress. All grades are translated into the following quality points:


Credit HourA 4B+ 3.5B 3C+ 2.5C 2D+ 1.5D 1F Failure 0P Passing* Not computed

I Incomplete** Not initially computedWA Administrative Withdrawal Not computedW Withdrawal Not computedAU Audit (no credit) Not computed

Notes: * Grade has no effect on the GPA; credit is awarded. ** See Incomplete Grades Policy

Student Grade Appeal Policy

Each school and program has specific grade appeal procedures. Final decisions on grade appeals will be made at the school level and by theappropriate dean. A dean’s decision regarding a grade appeal is final and may not be appealed further.

Good Standing

A graduate student is considered to be in good standing when his/her overall graduate grade point average is 3.0 or higher and his/her semestergrade point average is 3.0 or higher.

Academic Probation (may vary by program)

A graduate student is placed on probation when his/her overall grade point average is below 3.0 and/or his/her semester grade point average fallsbelow a 3.0.

Academic Suspension (may vary by program)

A graduate student is suspended when he/she is on probation and does not raise his/her overall or semester grade point average to a 3.0.

Academic Dismissal (may vary by program)

A graduate student is dismissed from the College when he/she was previously suspended from a graduate program, returns and is unable toachieve a grade point average of 3.0.


In addition to individual graduate program requirements, to earn a degree from the College, the following requirements must be met:

1. An overall GPA of 3.0 or higher in graduate courses.2. A maximum of six credit hours of "C" grades applied to the degree completion requirements.3. Clearance of all indebtedness to the College including the return of all Library materials borrowed.



4. Submission of an Intent to Graduate form to the Office of the Registrar by the appropriate deadline.5. Formal Board of Trustees approval for graduation.


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DISTRIBUTED LEARNING

In addition to offering high quality, traditional face-to-face classroom learning, courses across the College utilize variouslearning technologies in many different ways. Distributed learning (DL) occurs when the faculty member and students aresituated in separate locations for a large part or all of the teaching and learning time. Learning occurs through the use oftechnologies (such as video and Internet).

OLOLC offers two types of courses that use distributed learning in ways commonly called distance learning. The two coursetypes defined below may be offered synchronously (meaning all students are online with the instructor at the same time) orasynchronously (meaning students may pursuer course objectives without being online at the same time as other studentsand the instructor).

A blended course will meet on campus at regularly scheduled intervals throughout the term, though a significant majority ofthe learning and teaching will take place online.

An online course will have no scheduled class meetings on campus. The course will be conducted entirely in an onlineenvironment.



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SERVICE LEARNING

A student enrolled in a service-learning course must fulfill all of the requirements for the service-learning componentincluding the community service, and the formative and summative reflective assignments as stated in the course syllabusto receive credit for the service-learning experience. If a student fails to complete all requirements for the service-learningcomponent of the course and/or receives “ no credit" or “unsatisfactory" for the reflection assignments in a service-learningcourse, the student will receive a failing grade for the course, even if the overall course grade is passing. If a studentreceives a failing grade for the service-learning course, the student must still successfully complete a service-learningcourse(s) for the degree being sought.

One service learning course is required for students to earn an Associate Degree. Two service learning courses arerequired for students earning a Bachelors Degree with two exceptions: Students who have earned their Bachelor'sdegree from another accredited institution and transfer students whose general education is completed andaccepted in its entirety must complete a minimum of one service-learning course. The College waives completion ofthe College’s General Education requirements for students who have received a baccalaureate degree from an accreditedinstitution. A minimum of one service learning course must be completed prior to graduation for completion of all Associateand Baccalaureate degrees at Our Lady of the Lake College .



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GENERAL EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS

Associate Degree General Education RequirementsBaccalaureate Degree General Education Requirements

Transfer of General Education credits

The College’s general education requirements represent a conviction on the part of faculty that all students need to reason logically, communicateeffectively and relate to the world around them. While courses completed in a particular field of study develop specific knowledge and skills in achosen profession, general education courses not only enhance the awareness of the world and the people in it, but also foster an appreciation ofthe humanities and provide a basic understanding of mathematical and scientific principles. The basic competencies derived from general educationprovide a foundation for success in educational and career goals.

General education courses provide the means by which students learn to think, describe, interpret and analyze the world. Their primary purpose is toeducate, rather than train, and to instill a desire for life-long learning, as well as incorporate the Franciscan values of service, reverence and love forall life, joyfulness of spirit, humility and justice.

Our Lady of the Lake Collegegraduates will demonstrate these learning outcomes:

1. Demonstrate effective and appropriate written, oral and non-verbal communication skills in interactions with a variety of populations, using avariety of methods.

2. Demonstrate basic information literacy skills, the ability to use deductive and inductive reasoning, and the ability to use technology forconducting research and composing.

3. Demonstrate ability to read effectively different kinds of texts from different disciplines.4. Understand and apply methods of scientific inquiry.5. Use scientific literacy to make informed decisions about current social issues and develop strategies to address those issues.6. Demonstrate an understanding of the basic terminology and concepts used in at least one scientific discipline (Associate-level) or multiple

scientific disciplines (Baccalaureate-level).7. Use foundational mathematical concepts that represent the base for subsequent courses in mathematics and their chosen field.8. Represent and interpret information using mathematical models such as formulas, graphs, and tables and draw inferences from them.9. Apply mathematical solutions to real-world problems.

10. Demonstrate an awareness of the scope of human and cultural diversity and recognize diverse perspectives.11. Demonstrate the capacity for introspection and self-assessment, which leads to change from self-centered thinking to social responsibility.12. Apply the values from the College mission, which embodies Franciscan values, in service to various communities.

To fulfill the general education requirements, students must complete a specific number of credit hours as prescribed below:

a. Students completing an associate degree must complete 19 credit hours of coursework, including one service learning project.b. Students completing a baccalaureate degree must complete 44 credit hours of coursework, including two service learning projects.

For more information, please visit the Service Learning section of this catalog.

Associate Degree General Education Requirements

ACSM (1 credit hour) ACSM 1110WRIT (6 credit hours) WRIT 1310

WRIT 1311Behavioral/Social Sciences (3 credit hours) PSYC 1310




Mathematics (3 credit hours) MATH 1315*Sciences (3 credit hours) (Choose one course from)

BIOLCHEMPHYSPHSC

**Religious Studies (3 credit hours, servicelearning)

RELS 1310, SL

*Some programs designate a specific science class for this requirement. A student should consult with his/her advisor before enrolling.

Baccalaureate Degree General Education Requirements

ACSM (1 credit hour) ACSM 1110WRIT (6 credit hours) WRIT 1310

WRIT 1311Communication (3 credit hours) SPCH 1310Behavioral/Social Sciences (9 credit hours)(Choose 3 courses )

ANTHPSYCSOCI

Humanities (6 credit hours) (3 credit hours of History and 3 additional credit hourschosen from the following disciplines)

ART MUSIENGL PHILHIST RELSLING WRIT

Mathematics (6 credit hours) MATH 1315MATH 2315

Philosophy (3 credit hours) PHIL 2315PHIL 2320

*Sciences (7 credit hours) (Choose 2 courses, one with corresponding lab)

BIOLCHEMPHYSPHSC

**Religious Studies (3 credit hours, service learning) RELS 1310

*Some programs designate a specific science course for this requirement. Students should consult with their advisors before enrolling.

Transfer of General Education Credits

Completing the general education requirements at an accredited college or university will satisfy the College’s general education requirements.Particular programs may require additional arts and sciences courses.


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SCHOOL OF ARTS, SCIENCES AND HEALTH PROFESSIONS

Dean

Kitty Krieg, Ph.D., DeanGlenn Blalock, Ph.D., Associate Dean

The School of Arts, Sciences and Health Professions (ASHP) at Our Lady of the Lake College(OLOLC) provides foundational general education andprerequisite courses for both pre-clinical and non-clinical students as, well as several Associate of Science (A.S.) degree programs: arts andsciences; physical therapist assisting; radiologic technology; respiratory therapy; and surgical technology. Baccalaureate (B.A., B.S.) degrees offeredinclude biology (with concentrations chosen from general biology and,pre-professional human medicine), clinical laboratory science, and liberalstudies (with concentrations chosen from English, psychology, sociology and religious studies). The School also offers a Master of Medical Sciencedegree in physician assistant studies and a Master of Health Administration degree in health administration . The content of all courses in the Schoolof Arts, Sciences, and Health Professions is organized and presented in a manner that facilitates continued academic growth and progressionthrough the College experience to prepare students for academic and professional challenges.

Goals and Objectives for the School of Arts, Sciences, and Health Professions

1. Implement and assess the general education curriculum for all OLOLC students;2. Continue for all ASHP programs the cycle of review that includes assessment, analysis of results

and use of results, to improve programs;3. Work with other units in the College to enhance enrollment, community engagement, and

collegiality across the institution;4. Continue to improve the performance of all faculty and staff: institute a faculty development plan

and a staff-development plan that target areas perceived to be most critical to the continuingprofessionalization of faculty and staff;

5. Promote a climate of active learning and student engagement;6. Continue to improve the efficiency of the day-to-day operation of the School, identifying and

resolving inefficiencies within the School and working with administration and other units todevelop appropriate policies and procedures across the College;

7. Facilitate communication across the School and the College;8. Foster an atmosphere of collegiality and joyfulness of spirit among the School community and

support the professional self-esteem of it members.

Arts, Sciences and Health Professions Courses

General education courses and many degree programs in the School of Arts, Sciences, and Health Professions are offered in fall, spring andsummer semesters according to the published academic calendar. The schedule of clinical programs varies according to the requirements of eachprogram. Students should check with the directors of individual programs to ascertain class meeting times and clinical rotation schedules.

Students enrolled in a distributed learning program offered through the School of Arts, Sciences, and HealthProfessions must adhere to the same curricular guidelines as those enrolled in traditional on-campus programs as

presented in this catalog.

Departmental Contacts for Associate of Science Degrees

Barbara Napoli, M.B.A. - Associate of Science in Arts and Sciences




Dianne Phillips, B.S. - Associate of Science in Physical Therapist Assisting Debbie Gallerson, M.Ed., R.T. - Associate of Science in Radiologic Technology Sue Davis, M.A.Ed., R.R.T., N.P.S. - Associate of Science in Respiratory Therapy Alice Comish, M.S.N., R.N., C.N.O.C. - Associate of Science in Surgical Technology

Departmental Contacts for Baccalaureate Degrees

Janice Stein, Ph.D. - Bachelor of Arts in Liberal Studies (English) Marion Cahill, Ed.D. - Bachelor of Arts in Liberal Studies (Psychology)Pamela Behan, Ph.D. - Bachelor of Arts in Liberal Studies (Sociology)Francis Vanderwall, Ph.D. - Bachelor of Arts in Liberal Studies (Religious Studies) Brian Rash, Ph.D. - Bachelor of Science in Biology (General Biology and Human Medicine)Deborah Fox, Ph.D. - Bachelor of Science in Clinical Laboratory Sciences Kitty Krieg, Ph.D. - Bachelor of Science in Health Sciences Elizabeth Berzas, Ph.D., F.A.C.H.E. - Bachelor of Science in Health Service Administration

Departmental Contacts for Master's Degrees

John Allgood, PA-C,M.P.A.S. - Physician Assistant Studies Program

Elizabeht Berzas, PH.D., F.A.C.H.E.- Master of Health Administration


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ASSOCIATE OF SCIENCEArts and Sciences

Liberal Arts ConcentrationBiology Concentration

Chemistry Concentration

Student Learning Outcomes

Upon completion of the AS degree in Arts and Sciences, the student will be able to:

1. Demonstrate effective and appropriate written, oral and non-verbal communication skills in interactions with a variety of populations, using avariety of methods.

2. Demonstrate basic information literacy skills, the ability to use deductive and inductive reasoning, and the ability to use technology forconducting research and composing.

3. Demonstrate ability to read effectively different kinds of texts from different disciplines.4. Understand and apply methods of scientific inquiry.5. Use scientific literacy to make informed decisions about current social issues and develop strategies to address those issues.6. Demonstrate an understanding of the basic terminology and concepts used in at least one scientific discipline.7. Use foundational mathematical concepts that represent the base for subsequent courses in mathematics and their chosen field.8. Represent and interpret information using mathematical models such as formulas, graphs, and tables and draw inferences from them.9. Apply mathematical solutions to real-world problems.

10. Demonstrate an awareness of the scope of human and cultural diversity and recognize diverse perspectives.11. Demonstrate the capacity for introspection and self-assessment, which leads to change from self-centered thinking to social responsibility.12. Apply the values from the College mission, which embodies Franciscan values, in service to various communities.

Liberal Arts Concentration Curriculum Plan

Semester 1 Credit Hours Semester 2 Credit HoursACSM 1110 1 WRIT 1311 3WRIT 1310 3 SOCI 1310 3MATH 1315 3 SPCH 1310 3PSYC 1310 3 PHIL 2315 or 2320 3RELS 1310 3 HIST elective 3BIOL or CHEM 1315 3

Total Semester Hours 16 Total Semester Hours 15

Semester 3 Credit Hours Semester 4 Credit HoursBehavioral Scienceelectives

6 Behavioral Scienceelective

3

ANTH 1310 3 Humanities electives 15Humanities elective 3 English literature elective 3


Total credit hours for the associate degree in Arts and Sciences with a concentration in Liberal Studies = 64 credit hours.




Biology Concentration Curriculum Plan

Semester 1 Credit Hours Semester 2 Credit HoursACSM 1110 1 WRIT 1311 3WRIT 1310 3 SOCI 1310 3MATH 1315 3 SPCH 1310 3PSYC 1310 3 PHIL 2315 or 2320 3RELS 1310 3 BIOL 1316 3BIOL 1315 3 BIOL 1316L 1BIOL 1315L 1


Semester 3 Credit Hours Semester 4 Credit HoursMATH 2315 3 History elective 3Behavioral Science elective 3 Biology electives >2000 12Biology electives >2000 10


Total credit hours for the associate degree in Arts and Sciences with a concentration in Biology = 64 credit hours.

Chemistry Concentration Curriculum Plan

Semester 1 Credit Hours Semester 2 Credit HoursACSM 1110 1 WRIT 1311 3WRIT1310 3 SOCI 1310 3MATH 1315 3 SPCH 1310 3PSYC 1310 3 PHIL 2315 or 2320 3RELS 1310 3 CHEM 1316 3CHEM 1315 3 CHEM 1316L 1CHEM 1315L 1


Semester 3 Credit Hours Semester 4 Credit HoursMATH 2315 3 History elective 3Behavioral Science elective 3 Chemistry electives >2000 12Chemistry electives >2000 10


Total credit hours for the associate degree in Arts and Sciences with a concentration in Chemistry = 64 credit hours


A student may declare the Arts and Sciences degree with the desired concentration at any time, but must meet with a faculty advisor to help develophis/her individual degree plan. Requirements for acceptance into the program are the same as for acceptance to Our Lady of the Lake College .


An overall grade point average of 2.0 (out of 4.0), including all transfer courses;

All students must meet residency requirements by completing a minimum 24 credit hours at Our Lady of the Lake College , including oneservice learning project;

Clearance of all indebtedness to the College including the return of all materials borrowed from the College library.


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ASSOCIATE OF SCIENCE DEGREEPhysical Therapist Assisting

Accreditation

The Physical Therapist Assisting Associate of Science Degree Program has been granted accreditation by the Commissionon Accreditation in Physical Therapy Education of the American Physical Therapy Association (1111 North Fairfax Street,Alexandria, VA 22314 (703) 706-3245).


Upon completion of the program, the graduate will be prepared to:

1. Practice within safe, ethical and legal boundaries in compliance with national, state and local standards of practiceand within the scope of practice of the physical therapist assistant, as defined by the Louisiana State Practice Act, theGuide for Conduct of the Physical Therapist Assistant and the Code of Ethics of the American Physical TherapyAssociation.

2. Implement a comprehensive treatment plan within the plan of care developed by a physical therapist, utilizing datacollection skills, critical thinking skills and knowledge of science and humanities, grounded in evidence based theoryand practice.

3. Pursue personal and professional development based on inquiry, self assessment and utilization of valid and credibleresources.

4. Communicate appropriately and interact effectively with a variety of audiences, with sensitivity and awareness ofindividual differences.

5. Approach patient care from a holistic perspective, incorporating aspects of spiritual, physical and emotional wellbeing.

The WIHP Option (Walk into Health Professions)

Students who exclusively take all arts and sciences courses toward one of the health professions’ programs at Our Lady ofthe Lake Collegeand who meet the minimum admissions requirements are guaranteed admission to the declared program. Please contact the Program Director for more information.

Curriculum Plan

Semester 1 Credit Hours Semester 2 CreditHours

ACSM 1110 1 WRIT 1311 3WRIT 1310 3 BIOL 2311 3MATH 1315 3 RELS 1310 3BIOL 2310 3 Philosphy elective 3Science elective 3 PTAP 2310 3PSYC 1310 3 PTAP 2310L 1PTAP 1110 1




BIOL 1110 1 Semester Credit hours 18 Semester Credit hours 16

Semester 3 Credit

HoursSemester 4 Credit

HoursSemester 5 Credit

HoursPTAP 2710 3 PTAP 2725 3 PTAP 2735 2PTAP 2715 2 PTAP 2730 4 PTAP 2750 10PTAP 2718 1 PTAP 2740 3 PTAP 2720 2 PTAP 2745 6

Semester Credit hours

8 SemesterCredit hours

16 Semester Credithours

12

Total credit hours in the AS in Physical Therapist Assisting = 70 credit hours.

Admission Criteria

1. Meet all College minimum admission criteria at the time of application2. Minimum grade of C in all pre-requisite course work in the degree plan3. Minimum GPA of:

a. 2.0 in all college level courses pursuedb. Recommended 2.75 in Arts and Science pre-requisite courses listed in the PTA Curriculum Plan (applicants

who fail to meet minimum gpa requirements may be enrolled in the PTA Program after consideration by theprogram director, but may be required to take additional course work.)

c. Completion of, or enrollment in, at least 26 credit hours of pre-requisite course work at the time of application,including: WRIT 1310, ACSM 1110, MATH 1315, BIOL 2310, BIOL 2311

4. Completion of 100 hours (recommended) of volunteer or work experience in a physical therapy clinic or department.(Ii is recommended that the student have some inpatient exposure)

5. Priority is given to:

a. Applicants who complete all pre-requisite courses prior to enrollment in the PTA Programb. Applicants who have completed Arts and Science pre-requisite courses at Our Lady of the Lake College


An overall grade point average of 2.0 including all transfer courses;All students must meet residency requirements by completing a minimum of 24 credit hours at Our Lady of the LakeCollege , including one service learning project;Completion of 70 credit hours of courses within the degree, with a grade of C or better within 24 months of enrollmentin the program;Clearance of all indebtedness to the College including the return of all materials borrowed from the College library.


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ASSOCIATE OF SCIENCE DEGREERadiologic Technology

Accreditation

The Radiologic Technology Program is accredited by the Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology(20 N. Wacker Drive, Suite 2850 Chicago, IL 60606-3182, (312) 704-5300, [email protected]), and holds full approval fromthe Louisiana State Radiologic Technology Board of Examiners.


Upon completion of the program, the graduate will be able to:

1. Students will apply radiation protection principles in the radiologic examinations.2. Students will competently perform positions for radiologic examinations.3. Students will competently manipulate radiologic equipment.4. Students will utilize diverse written communication skills in their profession.5. Students will provide age appropriate oral communication.6. Students will accurately adjust procedural factors for various examinations.7. Students will evaluate radiologic images for optimum quality.8. Students will demonstrate affective behaviors.9. Students will compare ethical and unethical values.



Curriculum Plan

Students are encouraged to complete all pre-radiologic technology (RADT) course requirements listed in the curriculumplan prior to admission to the radiologic technology program. Some of the general education, arts and sciences courseshave pre or co-requisite requirements therefore, additional courses not listed below may be needed. Students interested inenrolling in the general education courses are advised to have a strong background in English, algebra, biology, chemistry,and physics. It is strongly recommended that interested students see advisors for assistance in developing a degree planthat will enable them to complete the general education course requirements in a timely manner in preparation foradmission to the program. Enrollment in RADT courses is restricted to students admitted to the program. Programenrollment requires two consecutive years and the specific RADT course requirements for level I must be completed priorto advancing to level II (admitted students only). Time limits may apply to some courses.

Semester 1 CreditHours


Summer CreditHours

ACSM 1110 1 BIOL 2311 3 PHSC 1310 3MATH 1315 3 WRIT1310 3 RADT 1730 2BIOL 2310 3 RADT 1725 3 RADT 1742 3




RADT 1710 3 RADT 1715 3 RADT 1735 1RADT 1720 3 RADT 1741 6 RADT 1740 5 Semester Credit Hours

18Semester Credit Hours

18Semester Credit

Hours 9



BIOL 1110 1 WRIT 1311 3 PSYC 1310 3 RELS 1310 3 RADT 2715 3 RADT 2725 2 RADT 2720 3 RADT 2730 2 RADT 2740 6 RADT 2741 7 Semester Credit Hours 16 Semester Credit Hours 17

Notes:1. Students are encouraged to complete all arts and sciences courses prior to admissions decision deadline to the RADTProgram due to the competitive nature of the program. 2. The general education courses must be successfully completed to meet RADT program requirements with noexceptions.

Total Credit Hours for the AS degree in Radiologic Technology = 78 credit hours

Admission Requirements

To be considered for admission to the Radiologic Technology program, all applicants must complete the entire applicationprocess by March 15, including submission of the completed radiologic technology application and meeting therecommended minimum admission criteria listed below:

1. GPA requirements a. minimum grade of “C" in high school algebra, biology, chemistry and physics (or college equivalents). b. minimum of 2.5 cumulative high school GPA. c. minimum of 2.5 cumulative average in core courses. d. minimum of 2.5 average in science core courses.2. Completion of a minimum of at least seven semester credit hours of core courses at OLOLC.3. Competitive ACT scores.4. Documented completion of 50 volunteer service hours in the radiologic department of a hospital and/or work

experience in a radiology department of a hospital, clinic or imaging center.5. Capability to contribute to a diverse learning community and perseverance in overcoming challenges to achieve

goals.6. Attendance at the information session sponsored by the program.7. Completion of a short written narrative or interview.8. Minimum age of 18 at time of enrollment.


An overall grade point average of 2.0 (out of 4.0) on all college work, completion of all radiologic technology courseswith a grade of C or better, completion of all competencies (didactic, clinical and laboratory);All students must meet residency requirement by completing a minimum of 24 credit hours at Franciscan Missionariesof Our Lady University, including one service learning project;Completion of 78 credit hours of courses within the degree: completion of the radiologic technology courses withinthree years;Clearance of all indebtedness to the College including the return of all materials borrowed from the College library.


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ASSOCIATE OF SCIENCE DEGREERespiratory Therapy

Accreditation

The Respiratory Therapy Program at Our Lady of the Lake College(OLOLC) is a consortium program with the Department of CardiopulmonaryScience of the LSU Health Sciences Center. The Respiratory Therapy Program is accredited by the Committee on Accreditation for Respiratory Care(CoARC): 1248 Harwood Rd, Bedford, TX 76021-4244.


The goal of the Respiratory Therapy program is to graduate competent advanced-level Respiratory Therapists.


Demonstrate the ability to comprehend, apply and evaluate clinical information relevant to the role of an advanced-level respiratory therapist(cognitive domain).Demonstrate the technical proficiency in all the skills necessary to fulfill their roles as an advanced-level respiratory therapist (psychomotordomain).Demonstrate profession behaviors consistent with employer expectations of an advance advanced-level respiratory therapist (affectivedomain).



Curriculum Plan

Semester 1 Credit Hours Semester 2 Credit HoursACSM 1110 1 WRIT 1311 3WRIT 1310 3 BIOL 2311 3MATH 1315 3 BIOL 2325 3PHSC 1310 3 BIOL 2325L 1BIOL 2310 3 RELS 1310 3CHEM 1315 3 PSYC 1310 3 BIOL 1110 1

Semester Credit Hours 16 Semester Credit Hours 17

Semester 3 Credit Hours Semester 4 Credit HoursRESP 2707 3 RESP 2720 2RESP 2708 3 RESP 2722 2RESP 2712 3 RESP 2723 4RESP 2715 7


Semester 5 Credit Hours Semester 6 Credit HoursRESP 2730 2 RESP 2736 3RESP 2733 3 RESP 2740 2RESP 2737 3 RESP 2741 5




RESP 2738 5 RESP 2742 1 RESP 2743 2


Total number of credit hours for an AS degree in Respiratory Therapy: 83 credit hours

Admissions Requirements

Minimum 2.0 GPA on all College coursework;Completion of pre-requisite courses in the Respiratory Therapy curriculum with a grade of “C" or better.


Completion of eighty (80) semester hours in the Respiratory Therapy curriculum with a minimum 2.0 GPA, and a “C" or better in all coursesin the curriculum;Fulfillment of the residency requirement of the College (24 credit hours for the associate degree), including completion of one service learningproject;Clearance of all indebtedness to the College, including return of all materials borrowed from the College library.


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ASSOCIATE OF SCIENCE DEGREESurgical Technology

Accreditation

The Surgical Technology Program is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs(CAAHEP: 7108 South Alton Way, Building C, Englewood, CO 80112; (303) 694-9262) and the Accreditation ReviewCouncil for Education in Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting (ARC-ST/SA: 6 West Dry Creek Circle, Suite 110,Littleton, CO 80120; (303) 694-9262).


Upon completion of the program, the graduate will:

1. Display Franciscan values and practice ethically and legally in the role of the surgical technologist. Apply spiritual,cultural and developmental concepts in the delivery of perioperative care as the surgical technologist.

2. Intergrate knowledge from biological and psychological sciences with concepts of surgical technology to perform therole of the surgical technologist.

3. Demonstrate psychomotor competencies and critical thinking skills required for entry level competence in the role ofthe surgical technologist.

4. Communicate appropriately and interact effectively with patients, members of the surgical team, and the communitywith sensitivity and appreciation for individual differences.

5. Pursue life-long professional and personal growth.


1. Minimum college grade point average of 2.0;2. Minimum grade of C or better in all prerequisite arts and sciences courses in the Surgical Technology Curriculum

(ACSM 1110, BIOL 1110, BIOL 2310, BIOL 2310L, BIOL 2311, BIOL 2311L, BIOL 2325, BIOL 2325L, CHEM 1310,WRIT 1310, WRIT 1311, MATH 1315);

3. Minimum grade of C or better in SURT 1110, 1310, and 1310L.



Curriculum Plan



Semester 3 Credit Hours

ACSM 1110 1 BIOL 2311 3 SURT 1710 3BIOL 1110 1 BIOL 2311L 1 SURT 1711 3SURT 1110 1 BIOL 2325 3 SURT 1720 2




BIOL 2310 3 BIOL 2325L 1 BIOL 2310L 1 WRIT 1311 3 CHEM 1310 3 SURT 1310 3 WRIT 1310 3 SURT 1310L 1 MATH 1315 3 Semester Credit

Hours16 Semester Credit

Hours15 Semester Credit

Hours8

Semester 4 Credit Hours Semester 5 Credit Hours

PSYC 1310 3 RELS 1310 3SURT 2710 3 SURT 2721 9SURT 2720 7


Total credit hours in the AS degree in Surgical Technology = 64 credit hours.

Surgical Technology Degree Completion Track

Curriculum Plan

Completion of the OLOLC Certification in Surgical Technology Program with 41 credits.

Completion of the following courses:

CHEM 1310 - Introduction to Chemistry ( 3 hrs)WRIT 1310 - College Writing I (3 hrs)WRIT 1311 - College Writing II (3 hrs)MATH 1315 - College Algebra (3 hrs)PSYC 1310 - Introductory Psychology (3 hrs)RELS 1310 - Introduction to Theology (3 hrs)SURT 2730 - Professional Portfolio Self Study Course (4 hrs)

Total credit hours for the AS completion degree in Surgical Technology, 63 credit hours


The Associate of Science degree in surgical technology is conferred to students when the following conditions have beenmet in addition to the general requirements for graduation:

1. Completion of sixty four ( 64) semester credit hours in the required courses and completion of the surgicaltechnology courses within three (3) semesters;

2. Achievement of a cumulative grade point average of 2.0 or higher on all college work, with grades of C or above inall courses leading to the Associate of Science degree;

3. Achievement of a minimum of 80% in all surgical technology courses;4. Fulfillment of the OLOLC residency requirements (see Academic Policies section), including one service learning

project;5. Clearance of all indebtedness to OLOLC including the return of all materials borrowed from the College library.


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BACHELOR OF ARTSLiberal Studies

English ConcentrationPsychology Concentration

Religious Studies ConcentrationSociology Concentration

English Concentration


Upon completion of the Liberal Studies program, students will:

1. Appraise the literary, visual and performing arts as forms of human expression within their historical and social contexts.2. Articulate the collective and individual human experience within historical, social, psychological and philosophical contexts.3. Acknowledge and respect all forms of human diversity.4. Apply theories and techniques of intellectual inquiry to search for well-reasoned solutions to human problems.5. Appreciate the Franciscan values of compassion, understanding, respect and dignity.6. Apply techniques of effective written communication within a variety of discourse communities.7. Apply analytical and critical reading skills when engaging a variety of written texts.8. Apply techniques of effective oral communication in individual, group and public contexts.9. Apply a variety of analytical and theoretical perspectives when engaging literary texts.

10. Demonstrate a sense of aesthetic judgment when responding to literary texts.

Curriculum Plan

Semester 1 Credit Hours Semester 2 Credit HoursACSM 1110 1 ACSM 1310 3WRIT1310 3 WRIT1311 3MATH 1315 3 SPCH 1310 3BIOL 1315 3 BIOL 1316 3PSYC 1310 3 ANTH 1310 3SOCI 1310 3 BIOL 1315L or 1316L 1


Semester 3 Credit Hours Semester 4 Credit HoursRELS 1310 3 PHIL 2310 3HIST 1310 3 HIST 1311 3PHIL 2315 3 MATH 2315 3FOREIGN LANG I 3 FOREIGN LANG II 3ENGL literature elective 2000level

3 ENGL 2320 3


Semester 5 Credit Hours Semester 6 Credit HoursPSYC or SOCI 2000 level 3 ANTH elective 3000 level 3Humanities elective 2000 level 3 PSYC or SOCI 3000 level 3




ENGL 2335 or 2345 3 ENGL literature elective 3000 level 3ENGL 2336 or 2346 3 ENGL 3310 or 3340 3RELS elective 2000 level or higher

3 RELS elective 3000 level or higher

3


Semester 7 Credit Hours Semester 8 Credit HoursENGL 4315 3 ACSM 4110 1PSYC 3310 or 3325 3 ANTH 4310 3SOCI 4315 3 Elective 3ENGL 4310 3 ENGL 4325 3ENGL 4320 3 ENGL 4630 6 Semester Credit Hours 15 Semester Credit Hours 16

Total hours for Bachelor of Arts degree in liberal studies, English Concentration, 123 Credit Hours

Humanities electives can be taken from ANTH, ENGL, HIST, LING, MUSI, RELS and foreign language courses.

Psychology Concentration


Upon completion of the Liberal Studies Program, students will:

1. Appraise the literary, visual and performing arts as forms of human expression within their historical and social contexts.2. Articulate the collective and individual human experience within historical, social, psychological and philosophical contexts.3. Acknowledge and respect all forms of human diversity.4. Apply theories and techniques of intellectual inquiry to search for well-reasoned solutions to human problems.5. Appreciate the Franciscan values of compassion, understanding, respect and dignity.6. Apply techniques of effective written communication within a variety of discourse communities.7. Apply analytical and critical reading skills when engaging a variety of written texts.8. Apply techniques of effective oral communication in individual, group and public contexts.9. Recognize and describe major concepts, assumptions, and theoretical perspectives from the field of psychology.

10. Demonstrate understanding of human behavior and mental processes by integrating two or more perspectives.

Curriculum Plan

Semester 1 Credit Hours Semester 2 Credit HoursACSM 1110 1 ACSM 1310 3WRIT 1310 3 WRIT 1311 3MATH 1315 3 SPCH 1310 3BIOL 1315 3 BIOL 1316 3PSYC 1310 3 ANTH 1310 3SOCI 1310 3 BIOL 1315L or 1316L 1Semester Credit Hours 16 Semester Credit Hours 16


RELS 1310 3 PHIL 2320 3HIST 1310 3 HIST 1311 3PHIL 2315 3 MATH 2315 3FOREIGN LANG I 3 FOREIGN LANG II 3ENGL literature elective2000 level

3 ENGL 2320 3


Semester 5 Credit Hours Semester 6 Credit HoursENGL literature elective3000 level

3 RELS elective2000 level

3

ANTH 2310 3 ANTH elective 3000 level 3PSYC 2330 3 PSYC 3310, 3315, or 3340 3SOCI elective 2000 level 3 SOCI 3310 3PSYC 2335 or 2340 3 SOCI 3315 3Semester Credit Hours 15 Semester Credit Hours 15


ENGL literature elective4000 level

3 ACSM 4310 1



RELS elective 4000 level

3 ANTH 4310 3

PSYC 3320 or 3325 3 SOCI 4315 3SOCI 3320 3 PSYC 4315 3PSYC 4310 3 PSYC 4630 6Semester Credit Hours 15 Semester Credit Hours 16

Total hours for Bachelor of Arts degree in liberal studies, Psychology Concentration, 123 Credit Hours

Religious Studies Concentration



1. Appraise the literary, visual and performing arts as forms of human expression within their historical and social contexts.2. Articulate the collective and individual human experience within historical, social, psychological and philosophical contexts.3. Acknowledge and respect all forms of human diversity.4. Apply theories and techniques of intellectual inquiry to search for well-reasoned solutions to human problems.5. Appreciate the Franciscan values of compassion, understanding, respect and dignity.6. Apply techniques of effective written communication within a variety of discourse communities.7. Apply analytical and critical reading skills when engaging a variety of written texts.8. Apply techniques of effective oral communication in individual, group and public contexts.9. Demonstrate understanding of the origins, development and practices of both Christian and non-Christian religious traditions.

10. Recognize the body-mind-spirit continuum in both psychological and physiological well-being and healing.

Curriculum Plan

Semester 1 Credit Hours Semester 2 Credit HoursACSM 1110 1 ACSM 1310 3WRIT1310 3 WRIT 1311 3MATH 1315 3 SPCH1310 3BIOL 1315 3 BIOL 1316 3PSYC 1310 3 ANTH 1310 3SOCI 1310 3 BIOL 1315L or 1316L 1


Semester 3 Credit Hours Semester 4 Credit HoursRELS 1310 3 PHIL 2320 3HIST 1310 3 HIST 1311 3PHIL 2315 3 MATH 2315 3FOREIGN LANG I 3 FOREIGN LANG II 3ENGL literature elective2000 level

3 ENGL 2320 3


Semester 5 Credit Hours Semester 6 Credit HoursHumanities elective 2000 level 3 ANTH elective

3000 level3

Behavioral Science elective2000 level

3 RELS 3310 or 3320 3

RELS 2310 or 2315 3 RELS elective3000 level

3

RELS 2320 or 2321 3 ENGL Literature elective 3000level

3

ENGL literature elective2000 level

3 Behavioral Science elective 3000level

3


Semester 7 Credit Hours Semester 8 Credit HoursENGL 4315 or 4320 3 ACSM 4110 1PSYC 3320 or 3325 3 ANTH 4310 3SOCI 4315 3 Elective 3RELS 4310 3 RELS 4315 3RELS 4315 3 RELS 4330 6


Total hours for Bachelor of Arts degree in liberal studies, Religious Studies Concentration, 123 Credit Hours



Humanities elective can be taken from ANTH, ENGL, HIST, or LING coursesBehavioral Sciences electives can be taken from PSYC or SOCI courses.

Sociology Concentration



1. Appraise the literary, visual and performing arts as forms of human expression within their historical and social contexts.2. Articulate the collective and individual human experience within historical, social, psychological and philosophical contexts.3. Acknowledge and respect all forms of human diversity.4. Apply theories and techniques of intellectual inquiry to search for well-reasoned solutions to human problems.5. Appreciate the Franciscan values of compassion, understanding, respect and dignity.6. Apply techniques of effective written communication within a variety of discourse communities.7. Apply analytical and critical reading skills when engaging a variety of written texts.8. Apply techniques of effective oral communication in individual, group and public contexts.9. Evaluate the credibility of information sources on a social topic, bases on identifiable credentials, interests, and biases.

10. Distinguish between social and individualistic explanations of social problems.

Curriculum Plan

Semester 1 Credit Hours Semester 2 Credit HoursACSM 1110 1 ACSM 1310 3WRIT 1310 3 WRIT 1311 3MATH 1315 3 SPCH 1310 3BIOL 1315 3 BIOL 1316 3PSYC 1310 3 ANTH 1310 3SOCI 1310 3 BIOL 1315L or 1316L 1Semester Credit Hours 16 Semester Credit Hours 16

Semester 3 Credit Hours Semester 4 Credit HoursRELS 1310 3 PHIL 2320 3HIST 1310 3 HIST 1311 3PHIL 2315 3 MATH 2315 3FOREIGN LANG I 3 FOREIGN LANG II 3ENGL literature elective2000 level

3 ENGL 2320 3



3 RELS elective3000 level

3

ANTH 2310 3 ANTH elective3000 level

3

PSYC 2330 3 PSYC 3000 level 3SOCI 2310 or 2320 3 SOCI 3310 3SOCI 3330 3 SOCI 3320 3Semester Credit Hours 15 Semester Credit Hours 15


3 ACSM 4110 1

RELS elective 4000 level

3 ANTH 4310 3

PSYC elective3000 level

3 SOCI 4315 3

SOCI 3315 3 SOCI 4320 3SOCI 4310 3 SOCI 4630 6Semester Credit Hours 15 Semester Credit Hours 16

Total hours for Bachelor of Arts degree in liberal studies, Sociology Concentration, 123 Credit Hours


A student may declare the liberal studies degree with the desired concentration at any time, but must meet with a faculty advisor to help develophis/her individual degree plan. Requirements for acceptance into the program are the same as for acceptance to Franciscan Missionaries of Our



Lady University.


Completion of minimum semester hours and courses required for the specific degree concentration;An overall grade point average of 2.00, including all transfer courses;Fulfillment of the residency requirement of Our Lady of the Lake Collegefor the baccalaureate degree (See Academic Policies section of thiscatalog);Clearance of indebtedness to OLOLC including the return of all materials borrowed from the College Library;Completion of the General Education Core;Fulfilling College requirements for successfully completing two courses using service-learning (SL).


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BACHELOR OF SCIENCEBiology

General Biology ConcentrationPre-Professional Human Medicine Concentration

General Biology Concentration

Student Learning Outcomes:

Students graduating with a Bachelor of Science degree in biology with a general concentration will be able to:

1. Apply understanding of the classic principles of living systems and integrate these principles with modern technological applications.2. Apply laboratory techniques to better understand biological processes.3. Differentiate between those methods, experimental data, and conclusions of biological phenomena that are based in legitimate science as

compared to those that are not.4. Convey scientific information in appropriate oral and written formats to both scientific and non-scientific audiences.5. Integrate applications of a diverse assemblage of biological disciplines to logically address real-world needs and problems.

Curriculum Plan

Semester 1 Credit Hours Semester 2 Credit HoursACSM 1110 1 Behavioral Science elective 3BIOL 1315 3 BIOL 1316 3BIOL 1315L 1 BIOL 1316L 1CHEM 1315 3 CHEM 1316 3CHEM 1315L 1 CHEM 1316L 1WRIT 1310 3 WRIT 1311 3MATH 1315 3 RELS 1310 3


Semester 3 Credit Hours Semester 4 Credit HoursBIOL 2315 3 BIOL 2325 3CHEM 2310 3 BIOL 2325L 1CHEM 2310L 1 CHEM 2311 3History elective 3 CHEM 2311L 1MATH 2310 3 MATH 2315 3SPCH 1310 3 Humanities elective 3


Semester 5 Credit Hours Semester 6 Credit HoursBehavioral Science elective 3 Behavioral Science elective 3BIOL 3305 3 BIOL 3320 3BIOL 3325 3 BIOL 3360 3BIOL 3350 3 PHIL 2315 or 2320 3PHYS 1310 3 PHYS 1311 3PHYS 1310L 1 PHYS 1311L 1





Semester 7 Credit Hours Semester 8 Credit HoursBIOL elective 3000 level or above 3 BIOL elective

3000 level or above 6

BIOL 3315 3 BIOL 4355 3BIOL 4415 4 BIOL 4910 3CHEM 3310 3 BIOL 4915 3


Total hours for Bachelor of Science degree in biology, General Biology Concentration (122 Credit Hours)

Humanities electives can be taken from ARTS, MUSI, ENGL, HIST, LING, RELS, or PHIL courses Behavioral Science electives can be taken from PSYC, SOCI, or ANTH courses.

Pre-professional Human Medicine Concentration

Student Learning Outcomes:

Students graduating with a Bachelor of Science degree in biology with a pre-professional human medicine concentration will be able to:

1. Apply understanding of the classic principles of living systems and integrate these principles with modern technological applications.2. Apply laboratory techniques to better understand biological processes.3. Differentiate between those methods, experimental data, and conclusions of biological phenomena that are based in legitimate science as

compared to those that are not.4. Convey scientific information in appropriate oral and written formats to both scientific and non-scientific audiences.5. Integrate applications of a diverse assemblage of biological disciplines to logically address real-world needs and problems.6. Apply understanding in the areas of human biology, human medicine and human pathophysiology.7. Be adequately prepared for future education and training in areas of human medicine, including osteopathy, dentistry, veterinary medicine,

optometry and podiatry.8. Be adequately prepared for admission to master’s-level physician’s assistant programs.9. Be adequately prepared for studies in graduate education and training in human biology related specialties (anatomy, cell biology, physiology,

biochemistry, pathophysiology, forensic science and pathology, to name a few); Students will be well-prepared for advanced studies in thesesubject areas, and may ultimately choose to engage in academic/scholarly endeavors in college, university, industrial, or clinical and/orresearch environments.

10. Apply the use of technology in the classroom, especially in scientific course work.

Curriculum Plan

Semester 1 Credit Hours Semester 2 Credit HoursACSM 1110 1 BIOL 1316 3BIOL 1315 3 BIOL 1316L 1BIOL 1315L 1 CHEM 1316 3CHEM1315 3 CHEM 1316L 1CHEM 1315L 1 WRIT1311 3WRIT 1310 3 SPCH 1310 3MATH 1315 3 MATH 1320 3RELS 1310 3


Semester 3 Credit Hours Semester 4 Credit HoursBehavioral Science elective 3 BIOL 2311 3BIOL 2310 3 BIOL 2311L 1BIOL 2310L 1 BIOL 2325 3CHEM 2310 3 BIOL 2325L 1CHEM 2310L 1 CHEM 2311 3History elective 3 CHEM 2311L 1MATH 2310 3 MATH 2315 3 PHIL 2315 or 2320 3


Semester 5 Credit Hours Semester 6 Credit HoursBIOL 3305 3 Behavioral Science elective 3BIOL 3340 3 BIOL 3320 3BIOL 3350 3 BIOL 3325 3CHEM 3310 3 BIOL 3335 3PHYS 1310 3 PHYS 1311 3



PHYS 1310L 1 PHYS 1311L 1Semester Credit Hours 16 Semester Credit Hours 16


Advanced A&P BIOL 4000 Level

3 Advanced A&P BIOL 4000 Level

3

BIOL Elective 3000 or above 3 BIOL 4310 3BIOL 3315 3 BIOL 4910 3BIOL 4415 4 BIOL 4915 3Humanities elective 3 Behavioral Science elective 3


Total hours for Bachelor of Science degree in biology, Pre-professional Human Medicine Concentration (133 Credit Hours)

Humanities electives can be taken from ARTS, MUSI, ENGL, HIST, LING, RELS, or PHIL coursesBehavioral Science electives can be taken from PSYC, SOCI, or ANTH courses.

Total hours for Bachelor of Science degree in biology, Forensic Science Concentration (132 Credit Hours)


A student may declare the biology degree with the desired concentration at any time, but must meet with a faculty advisor to help develop his/herindividual degree plan. Requirements for acceptance into the program are the same as for acceptance to Our Lady of the Lake College .


Completion of minimum semester hours and courses required for the specific degree concentration;An overall grade point average of 2.00 (out of 4), including all transfer courses;Fulfillment of the residency requirement of Our Lady of the Lake Collegefor the baccalaureate degree (see Academic Policies section);Fulfillment of College requirement to successfully complete two courses using service-learning (SL);Clearance of indebtedness to OLOLC including the return of all materials borrowed from the College Library.


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BACHELOR OF SCIENCE DEGREEClinical Laboratory Sciences

Accreditation

The Clinical Laboratory Science Program is accredited by the National Accrediting Agency for Clinical Laboratory Sciences, 5600 N River Rd., Suite720, Rosemont, IL 60018; 773-714-8880.



1. Apply knowledge of basic and advanced laboratory science concepts and theories to the practice of clinical laboratory medicine.2. Analyze and evaluate discipline-specific case studies, accurately interpreting the results of laboratory testing.3. Competently perform manual and automated laboratory science procedures as an entry-level practitioner.4. Demonstrate effective written and oral communication skills within academic and clinical settings.5. Demonstrate Franciscan values and professional ethics/conduct within academic and clinical settings.

Program Admission Requirements

The applicant must meet the following minimum requirements for admission to the CLS bachelor's degree program:

1. Requirements for acceptance into the program are the same as for acceptance to OLOLC (See the Admissions section of this catalog formore information);

2. Completion of the general education requirements with a grade of "C" or better (See CLS Curriculum Plan below).



Curriculum Plan

Semester 1 Credit Hours Semester 2 Credit HoursACSM 1110 1 WRIT 1311 3WRIT 1310 3 RELS 1310 3MATH 1315 3 HIST elective 3BIOL 1315 or 2310 3 BIOL 1316 or 2311 3CHEM 1315 3 CHEM 1316 3CHEM 1315L 1 CHEM 1316L 1Behavioral Science elective 3


Semester 3 Credit Hours Semester 4 Credit HoursBIOL 2325 3 MATH 2315 3BIOL 2325L 1 BIOL >3310 level 3CHEM 2310 3 Humanities elective 3BIOL >3310 level 3 PHIL 2315 or 2320 3SPCH 1310 3 Behavioral Science elective 3




Behavioral Science elective 3 CLSC 1110 1 CLSC1310 1


Semester 5 (Summer) Credit Hours Semester 6 Credit HoursCLSC 3710 1 CLSC 3725 3CLSC 3710L 1 CLSC 3725L 1CLSC 3720 3 CLSC 3730 3CLSC 3715L 1 CLSC 3730L 1 CLSC 3740 3 CLSC 3740L 1 CLSC 3750 3 CLSC 3750L 1


Semester 7 Credit Hours Semester 8 (Summer) Credit HoursCLS 4730 3 CLSC 4785 5CLSC 4740 3 CLSC 4750 2 CLSC 4760 2 CLSC 4765 2 CLSC 4770 2 CLSC 4775 2


Semester 9 Credit Hours CLSC 4786 5 CLSC 4787 5 CLSC 4788 5 CLSC 4910 2

Semester Credit Hours 17

Total hours for Bachelor of Science degree in Clinical Laboratory Science (126 Credit Hours)

Humanities electives can be taken from ARTS, MUSI, ENGL, HIST, LING, RELS, or PHIL courses.Behavioral Science electives can be taken from PSYC, SOCI, or ANTH courses.


The Bachelor of Science degree in CLS is conferred upon students when the following conditions are met, in addition to the general requirements forgraduation:

Completion of 126 semester credit hours, including the required core curriculum program prerequisites and program courses;A cumulative grade point average of 2.0 or higher on all college work with grades of C or better in all courses leading to the Bachelor ofScience degree in CLS;Fulfillment of the residency requirement of OLOLC (see Academic Policies section), with 2 service learning projects;Clearance of all indebtedness to the College, including the return of all materials borrowed from the College library.


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BACHELOR OF SCIENCE DEGREEHealth Sciences

The Bachelor of Science completion degree in Health Sciences is designed to allow students who have previously received an associate degreefrom an accredited clinical health care program to obtain a baccalaureate degree in an area of concentrated study. Students must declare either abiology or a psychology concentration at the time of enrollment in the degree program.

Learning Outcomes

Upon completion of the degree requirements, the student will:

Apply problem solving, critical thinking, creative thinking and decision making skills based on empirical evidence andcontexts.Demonstrate effective and appropriate written, oral and non-verbal communication skills in interactions with a variety ofpopulations..Demonstrate knowledge and skills associated with a concentrated study.Apply interdisciplinary research methods and findings through scientific inquiry and collaborative teamwork.Exhibit responsible professional behaviors and awareness of ethical responsibilities in a variety of settings.Interact with a variety of communities in ways that exhibit sensitivity to social and cultural differences.


1. Successful completion of an associate degree from an accredited clinical program with at least 60 credit hours.2. Minimum GPA of 2.0 on all attempted coursework.

Curriculum

Courses earned for the associate degree from an accredited clinical program form the freshman and sophomore yearsof the baccalaureate degree (minimum of 60 credit hours)22-24 credit hours of shared core courses

Math 2315 General Statistics (3 credit hours)WRIT 3335 Technical Writing (3 credit hours)History (SOCI 4310, ANTH 3315, BIOL 3315) (3 credit hours)HSER 3340 Health Care Systems and Trends (3 credit hours)HSER 3350 Health Care Management (3 credit hours)Educating in the Health Professions (to be developed) (3 credit hours)Research Methods (3 credit hours) (SOCI 3330, BIOL 4915, PSYC 4310)Senior Seminar (to be developed) (1-3 credit hours)

15-18 credit hours in 3000 and 4000 level course within the desired area of concentration15-18 credit hours of approved 3000 and 4000 level courses outside of the area of concentration (With advisor approval,based on intended field of work or other academic interests.) 12 hours of combination lecture/lab natural sciences (may be from the AS degree or completion degree requirements)6-12 credit hours of general electives

Total = 124 credit hours for the BS degree in Health Sciences


The Bachelor of Science degree in Health Sciences is conferred upon students when the following conditions are met, in addition to the general




requirements for graduation:

Completion of 124 semester credit hours;A cumulative grade point average of 2.0 or higher on all college work with grades of C or better in all courses leading totheBachelor of Science degree in Health Sciences; Fulfillment of the residency requirement of OLOLC (see Academic Policies section), with 2 service learning projects;Clearance of all indebtedness to the College, including the return of all materials borrowed from the College library.


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BACHELOR OF SCIENCE DEGREEHealth Service Administration

Accreditation

The Health Services Administration Program (HSER) is certified by the Association of University Programs in Health Service Administration (AUPHA)at the bachelor’s level. There are only about 48 certified programs in the United States at the baccalaureate level. AUPHA’s contact information is:2000 14th Street North, Suite 780, Arlington, VA 22201, (703) 894-0940, http://www.AUPHA.org.



1. Manage within safe, ethical and legal boundaries in compliance with national, state and local standards of practice and within the scope ofpractice of health service administration.

2. Integrate spiritual, cultural and developmental concepts and appreciation of the worth of each individual experiencing psychological, physicaland social effects of injury and the disease process.

3. Use critical thinking and problem solving skills in the management of personal and professional situations.4. Accept responsibility for personal and professional development by performance of self- assessment and pursuit of knowledge and skills using

professional literature and educational opportunities.5. Integrate concepts of quality health care with principles of resource management to promote cost-effective services that address the needs of

all patients.6. Demonstrate effective and appropriate written, oral and non-verbal communication skills with patients, their families, colleagues, all other

customers and the public.7. Interact effectively with all members of the health care team, providing information about progress and response to the adjustment of

management, participation in planning and in documenting actions necessary.8. Demonstrate a commitment to health care excellence in the ever-changing health care environment by active participation in community and

professional organizations and professional development activities.

Curriculum Plan (Non-clinical Track)

Semester 1 Credit Hours Semester 2 Credit HoursACSM 1110 1 WRIT1311 3WRIT 1310 3 CHEM, PHSC, PHYS elective 3MATH 1315 3 PSYC 2330 3BIOL 1315 3 SOCI 1310 3BIOL 1315L 1 PHIL 2320 3PSYC 1310 3 BIOL 1110 1HSER 1210 2


Semester 3 Credit Hours Semester 4 Credit HoursWRIT 2315 3 MATH 2315 3MATH 2310 3 MATH 2315L 1HSER 2315 3 Humanities Elective 3RELS 1310 3 HSER 2320 3LTCA/GERO elective 3 PSYC 4310 3 SOCI 3315, 3320, 4310 or 4315 3



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Semester 5 Credit Hours Semester 6 Credit HoursSPCH 1310 3 HIST elective 3HSER 3340 3 HSER 3360 3HSER 3350 3 HSER 3370 3HSER 3380 3 HSER 3390 3BIOL 2320 3 Elective 3


Semester 7 Credit Hours Semester 8 Credit HoursHSER 4310 3 HSER 4350 3HSER 4320 3 HSER 4360 3HSER 4330 3 HSER 4370 3HSER 4340 3 HSER 4380 3HSER 4345 3 HSER 4910 2-6

Semester Credit Hours 15 Semester Credit Hours 14-18

Total hours for Bachelor of Science degree in Health Service Administration, non-clinical track (122-126 Credit Hours)

Curriculum Plan (Clinical Track)

Completion of an associate degree in Nursing or an Allied Health Profession is required. The following courses must be completed as part of the BSdegree:

Semester 1 Credit Hours Semester 2 Credit HoursACSM 1110 1 WRIT1311 3WRIT 1310 3 BIOL2311 3MATH 1315 3 MATH 2310 3BIOL 2310 3 SOCI 1310 3BIOL 2310L 1 HSER 2315 3PSYC 1310 3 HSER 1210 2


Semester 3 Credit Hours Semester 4 Credit HoursPHIL 2320 3 PSYC 2330 3RELS 1310 3 HSER 3350 3WRIT 2315 3 HSER 3360 3HSER 2320 3 SPCH 1310 3HSER 3340 3


Semester 5 Credit Hours Semester 6 Credit HoursPSYC 4310 3 MATH 2315 3HSER 3370 3 HSER 4310 3HSER 3380 3 HSER 4320 3HSER 3390 3 HSER 4330 3


Semester 7 Credit Hours Semester 8 Credit HoursHSER 4340 3 HSER 4370 3HSER 4345 3 HSER 4380 3HSER 4350 3 HSER 4910 2-6HSER 4360 3 HIST elective 3

Total Semester Hours 12 Total Semester Hours 11-15

Total hours for Bachelor of Science degree in Health Service Administration (clinical track) (122-126 Credit Hours)


A student may declare the Health Service Administration degree at any time, but must meet with a faculty advisor to help develop his/her individualdegree plan. Requirements for acceptance into the program are the same as for acceptance to Our Lady of the Lake College .




· Completion of general education requirements with 2 service learning projects;· Completion of 122-126 credit hours as noted in the curriculum plan;· Cumulative gpa of 2.0 or better on all college work;· Fulfillment of the residency requirement (see Academic Policies section);· Clearance of all indebtedness to the College, including the return of all materials borrowed from the College

library.


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UNDERGRADUATE MINORS

ChemistryEnglish

Psychology

Chemistry Minor

Description

The battery of courses required for a minor in chemistry provides a selection of inorganic chemistry, organic chemistry, analytical chemistry, andbiochemistry. The 18 credit hour minor in chemistry complements all baccalaureate programs, especially those leading to a Bachelor of Sciencedegree.

Curriculum

To receive a minor in chemistry, students must earn a "C" or better in 18 credit hours of coursework as outlined below.

Requirements:

CHEM 2210 - Analytical Chemistry (2 hrs)CHEM 2210L - Analytical Chemistry Laboratory (2 hr)CHEM 2310 - General Organic Chemistry I (3 hrs)CHEM 2310L - General Organic Chemistry I Laboratory (1 hr)CHEM 2311 - General Organic Chemistry II (3 hrs)CHEM 2311L - General Organic Chemistry II Laboratory (1 hr)CHEM 3310 - Biochemistry (3 hrs)CHEM 4915 - Research Problems in Chemistry (3 hrs)

Total (18 Credit Hours)

English Minor

Description

The courses required for a minor in English provide a selection of advanced writing courses and a comprehensive survey of literature and criticaltheory. The 18 credit hour minor in English complements all other degree programs in that the course work (a) enhances critical thinking skills, (b)increases general knowledge, (c) fosters cultural awareness and respect for differences, and (d) expands literacy (reading and writing) and oralcommunication skills. Thus, students receiving the minor should prove successful and competitive both in their academic and professional careers.

Curriculum

To receive a minor in English, students must earn a 2.0 GPA in 18 credit hours of course work as outlined below.

Requirements:

ENGL 2310 - Introduction to Literature (3 hrs)Literature Survey (6 Credit Hours): ENGL 2335 - British Literature I (3 hrs) and ENGL 2336 - British Literature II (3hrs); or ENGL 2345 - American Literature I (3 hrs) and ENGL 2346 - American Literature II (3 hrs)Advanced Writing Elective: WRIT 2320 - Academic Discourse (3 hrs) or WRIT 3335 - Technical Writing (3 hrs)




Any 3000 level literature/critical theory course (3 hrs)Any 4000 level literature/critical theory course (3 hrs)

Total (18 Credits Hours)

Psychology Minor

Description

The undergraduate minor in psychology introduces students to the field of psychology. This minor would be an advantage to anyone majoring in ahealth field or any other disciplines related to working with people.

Curriculum

To receive a minor in psychology, students must earn a 2.0 GPA in 18 hours of course work as outlined below.

Requirements:

PSYC 1310 - Introductory Psychology (3 hrs)PSYC 2000 Level (6 hrs)PSYC 3000-4000 Level Elective (9 hrs)

Total Credit Hours (18)


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MASTER OF MEDICAL SCIENCE Physician Assistant Studies

Accreditation

The Physician Assistant Program has gained provisional accreditation from ARC-PA, 12000 Findley Rd, Suite 150, JohnsCreek, Ga. 30097, Ph. 770-476-1224, WEB address: www.arc-pa.org.

Program Goals and Objectives

The PA profession defines the specific knowledge, skills, and attitudes required and provide educational experiences asneeded in order for physician assistants to acquire and demonstrate competencies in the following six areas: (the ProgramHandbook details specific learning outcomes for each competency area)

1. Medical Knowledge Medical knowledge includes an understanding of pathophysiology, patient presentation, differential diagnosis,patient management, surgical principles, health promotion and disease prevention. Physician assistants mustdemonstrate core knowledge about established and evolving biomedical and clinical sciences and the application ofthis knowledge to patient care in their area of practice. In addition, physician assistants are expected todemonstrate an investigatory and analytic thinking approach to clinical situations.

2. Interpersonal and Communicative SkillsInterpersonal and communication skills encompass verbal, nonverbal and written exchange of information.Physician assistants must demonstrate interpersonal and communication skills that result in effective informationexchange with patients, their patients’ families, physicians, professional associates, and the health care system.

3. Patient CarePatient care includes age-appropriate assessment, evaluation and management. Physician assistants mustdemonstrate care that is effective, patient-centered, timely, efficient and equitable for the treatment of healthproblems and the promotion of wellness.

4. ProfessionalismProfessionalism is the expression of positive values and ideals as care is delivered. Foremost, it involves prioritizingthe interests of those being served above one’s own. Physician assistants must know their professional andpersonal limitations. Professionalism also requires that PAs practice without impairment from substance abuse,cognitive deficiency or mental illness. Physician assistants must demonstrate a high level of responsibility, ethicalpractice, sensitivity to a diverse patient population and adherence to legal and regulatory requirements.

5. System-based PracticeSystem-based practice encompasses the societal, organizational and economic environments in which health careis delivered. Physician assistants must demonstrate an awareness of and responsiveness to the larger system ofhealth care to provide patient care that is of optimal value. PAs should work to improve the larger health caresystem of which their practices are a part.


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6. Practice-Based Learning and ImprovementPractice-Based learning and improvement includes the processes through which clinicians engage in criticalanalysis of their own practice experience, medical literature and other information resources for the purpose of self-improvement. Physician assistants must be able to assess, evaluate and improve their patient care Practice-basedlearning and improvement includes the processes through which clinicians engage in critical practices.


Admission to the Physician Assistant (PA) program is competitive. Successful applicants will generally exceed the minimumcriteria required.

1. Baccalaureate degree from a regionally accredited, U.S. college or university;2. Graduate Record Examination (GRE) completed within the previous five years3. Recommended six (6) months of hands on clinical experience.4. Recommended shadowing of at least three (3) professional physician assistants, with

documentation.5. Students must meet all technical standards in order to be enrolled in, and progress through, the PA

Program (see PA Program Fact Sheet).6. Successful completion of all pre-requisite courses with a grade of "C" better or the equivalents by

September 1 from a regionally accredited, U.S. college or university:a. Anatomy & Physiology I (course and lab) or 1 Anatomy course and labb. Anatomy & Physiology II (course and lab) or 1 Human Physiology course and labc. Microbiologyd. Organic Chemistry Ie. Biochemistry or Organic Chemistry II f. Psychologyg. Statisticsh. Genetics i. Medical Terminology

An exception to the September 1st. provision may be made at the discretion of the PA Admissions Committee.

The PA Admissions Committee may choose to waive a prerequisite course or substitute an equivalent. A request to the PA Admissions Committeemust be made, in writing, prior to application submission.

Transfer Credit

Credit hours from another Physician Assistant program will not transfer from other institutions towards this degree. All credits for the Master ofMedical Science degree in Physician Assistant Studies must be earned at OLOLC .

Curriculum Plan

Semester 1 CreditHrs


PHAS 5726 History and Professional Issues 2 PHAS 5731 Pharmacotherapeutics I 3

PHAS 5727 Patient Assessment 4 PHAS 5750 Foundations of Clinical Medicine andSurgery I 5

PHAS 5740 Medical Anatomy 6 PHAS 5751 Foundations of Clinical Medicine andSurgery II 5

PHAS 5742 Medical Physiology 4 PHAS 5755 Clinical Lab. Medicine 3PHAS 5760 PA Ethics and Medical Law 1




PHAS 5732 Pharmacotherapeutics II 3 PHAS 5762 Psychosocial Dynamics in Healthcare 3PHAS 5752 Foundations of Clinical Medicine and 5 PHAS 5728 Clinical Medicine Skills 5

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Surgery IIIPHAS 5753 Foundations of Clinical Medicine andSurgery IV

5 PHAS 5745 Radiology 2

PHAS 5715 Research Methods and Biostatistics 4 PHAS 5754 Foundations of Clinical Medicine andSurgery V

3

PHAS 5771-5780 (1) Clinical Rotation 4Semester Credit Hours 17 Semester Credit Hours 17

Semester 5 Credit

HrsSemester 6 Credit

HrsPHAS 5771-5780 (3) Clinical Rotations 12 PHAS 5771-5780 (4) Clinical Rotations 16



PHAS 5910 Master’s Project Seminar 3PHAS 5925 PA Seminar 2PHAS 5771-5780 (2) Clinical Rotations 8


The total semester credit hours for the Master of Medical Science Degree in Physician Assistant Studies is108 semestercredit hours/rotations.

Clinical rotations are 4 semester credit hour/ rotation


1. Successful completion of all coursework and clinical rotations.2. Satisfactory grade on the summative examinations.3. Successful completion of the master’s project.4. Minimum overall average GPA of 3.0 in the Program courses.5. Progress and Promotion Committee approval.6. Resolution of all indebtedness to OLOLC , including the return of all materials borrowed from the College library.7. Submission of an Intent to Graduate Form to the office of the Registrar by the appropriate deadline.


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MASTER OF HEALTH ADMINISTRATION Health Administration

Accreditation

The MHA is crafted according to the Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Management Education (CAHME)requirements and will seek accreditation after its second class has graduated. CAHME’s contact information is: 2111Wilson Boulevard, Suite 700, Arlington, VA 22201, (703) 351-5010.

Purpose (link to web page)

Objectives

The MHA curriculum prepares students for career advancement by providing in-depth application of contemporary healthpolicy and health management issues and situations. MHA students and graduates apply their newly acquired knowledgeimmediately. To this end, students enrolled in the MHA program will be expected to:

1. exercise leadership in creating a vision to manage improvements in organizational performance. 2. synthesize concepts to conduct critical assessments of internal and external environments to position healthcare organizations with innovative strategies. 3. evaluate scientific and analytical methods in managerial decision-making. 4. apply management concepts with excellence. 5. assess political environments and develop initiatives strategically that consider stakeholders. 6. articulately communicate ideas, information with individuals and groups in the health care community.


To be considered for admission to the Master’s Degree in Healthcare Administration, an applicant must satisfy all Collegeadmission requirements. Those minimum requirements include the following:

. 1. Successfully complete a baccalaureate degree from an accredited college or university; 2. Overall GPA of a 3.0 or higher on all undergraduate coursework; 3. A score of 1000 on the Graduate Record Examination (GRE) with a 4 on the writing analysis. 4. Successfully completed prerequisite courses in economics, accounting, and statistics. Management coursework is preferred. 5. Applicants must submit formal letter of introduction that identifies the student and his/her purpose in applying for the program;

3. CurriculumSemester 1 Credit Hours Semester 2 Credit Hours*** CSCI 5110 1 MHCA 5315 3



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MHCA 5310 3 MHCA 5330 3MHCA 5320 3 MHCA 5335 3MHCA 5325 3 Semester Credit Hours 10 Semester Credit Hours 9 Semester 3 Credit Hours Semester 4 Credit HoursMHCA 5340 3 MHCA 6310 3 MHCA 6315 3 MHCA 6320 3Semester Credit Hours 3 Semester Credit Hours 9 Semester 5 Credit Hours Semester 6 Credit HoursMHCA 6325 3 MHCA 6340 3MHCA 6330 3 MHCA 6345 3MHCA 6335 3 MHCA 6610 3 MHCA 6615 3Semester Credit Hours 9 Semester Credit Hours 12

*Total credit hours for the Master’s in Health Administration degree, of 52 credits.**Students can be accepted into the program during the spring and fall semesters. Students may enroll on a full-time orpart-time basis.***Students may have this course waived pending approval of Program Director and evidence of competency.

Requirements for Graduation

The Master’s in Health Administration is conferred upon students when the following conditions have been met.

1. Completion of required courses; 2. Complete, with a "B" or better average, all requirements stated in the degree plan; 3. Be recommended for the degree by the program director; 4. Satisfactorily complete a presentation of the student's practicum project and thesis: 5. Clearance of indebtedness to OLOLC including the return of all materials borrowed from the College Library: 6. Completion and fulfillment of other requirements as noted in this Catalog.


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SCHOOL OF NURSING

Interim Dean

Jennifer Beck, Ph.D., R.N., C.N.E.

The School of Nursing offers the following programs: traditional Associate of Science in Nursing; accelerated Associate of Science in Nursing; LPN-RN Transition; RN-BSN; Master of Science in Nurse Anesthesia; and Master of Science in Nursing, with two tracks – education or administration. AllSchool of Nursing programs leading to licensure are approved by the Louisiana State Board of Nursing (LSBN), 17373 Perkins Road, Baton Rouge,LA 70810, (225) 755-7500. All programs in the School of Nursing are accredited by the National League for Nursing Accrediting Commission(NLNAC), 3343 Peachtree Rd. NE, Ste. 850, Atlanta, GA 30326, (404) 975-5000. The Master of Science in Nurse Anesthesia Program also isaccredited by the Council on Accreditation of Nurse Anesthesia Educational Programs, 222 South Prospect Avenue, Park Ridge, IL 60068, (847)692-7050.

Students enrolled in a distributed learning program offered through the School of Nursing must adhere to the same curricularguidelines as those enrolled in traditional on-campus programs as presented in this catalog.

Faculty

Aimee Badeaux, M.S.N.A., C.R.N.A. - InstructorYvonne Bahlinger, M.H.S., C.R.N.A. – Instructor, MSNA Program Clinical DirectorRebekah Bergeron, M.S.N., R.N. - InstructorWenona Bell, M.S.N., R.N. - InstructorScelitta Bond, M.N., R.N. - Associate ProfessorLindsay Bratton-Mullins, Ph.D., R.N., F.N.P.-C. - InstructorCarolyn Buancore, M.N., R.N., C.N.E. - Assistant Professor, LPN-RN Transition Program DirectorSuzanne Carpenter, Ph.D., R.N., C.N.E. - Associate Professor Karen Clark, M.S.N., R.N. - InstructorLaTonya Dorsey, M.N., R.N. - Assistant Professor Keeley Dupuy, M.S.N., R.N. - Assistant Professor Fayron Epps, M.S.N., R.N. - InstructorJana Gautreaux, M.N., R.N., C.N.A.A. - Assistant Professor Stazel Guerin, M.S.N., R.N. - Assistant Professor Carla Harmon, M.S.N., R.N. - Assistant Professor Joanne Hebert, M.S.N., R.N., C.N.E. - InstructorEdna Hull, Ph.D., R.N., C.N.E. – Associate Professor, Director, Metropolitan New Orleans CenterKim Hurst, M.N., R.N., C.N.E. - Assistant Professor Antoinette Jefferson, M.S.N., R.N. - Assistant Professor Paulette Johnson, M.S.N., C.L.N.C., R.N.C. - Assistant Professor Tabitha Jones-Thomas, M.S.N., R.N. - Assistant ProfessorMichelina Kite, M.N., R.N. - Assistant Professor Annette Knobloch, D.N.S., R.N., C.N.E. - Associate Professor Phyllis LeBlanc, Ph.D., R.N., C.N.E. - Associate Professor, RN-BSN Program Director, Interim MSN Program DirectorMichele Lemoine, M.S.N., R.N. - Assistant ProfessorDenise Martin, M.S.N., R.N. C.N.E. - Assistant Professor Shelita Bates, M.S.N., R.N. - InstructorBelinda Munson, M.S.N., R.N. - Assistant ProfessorPhyllis Pedersen, D.N.P., C.R.N.A. – Assistant Professor, MSNA Program DirectorBronwyn Doyle, M.S.N., R.N. - InstructorRhoda Reddix, Ph.D. - Associate ProfessorTanya Romanowski, M.N., R.N. - Assistant Professor Serena Sanford, M.S.N., R.N. - Assistant Professor Valerie Schluter, M.S.N., R.N. - Assistant Professor, Assistant Dean, Student Affairs Melissa Stewart, D.N.P., R.N., C.P.E. - Instructor Mary Pat Thevenot, M.S.N, R.N. - Assistant Professor Francine Thomas, Ph.D., R.N. - Assistant Professor, Chair of Undergraduate Programs Karen Vedrenne, M.S.N., R.N. - Instructor




Bennyka Vessel, M.S.N., R.N. - Assistant Professor Desley Washington, M.S.N., R.N.C., C.N.E - Assistant Professor


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ASSOCIATE OF SCIENCE DEGREENursing - Traditional Program

Purpose

The purpose of the traditional Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) program of Our Lady of the Lake College is to prepare associate degreenurses who have the necessary skills and competencies to meet the health care needs of God’s people with compassion, understanding, respectand dignity. The ASN program provides an avenue for socialization into the profession of nursing, fosters a commitment for learning, and promotescontinued intellectual growth. The graduate of this nursing program receives an Associate of Science in Nursing degree and is eligible to write theNational Council Licensure Examination for Registered Nurses (NCLEX-RN).


Upon completion of the Associate of Science in Nursing program, the graduate will be able to:

1. Collect, analyze and prioritize relevant physical, developmental, psychosocial, cultural, spiritual and functional assessment data to provideindividualized patient care.

2. Utilize the nursing process, critical thinking, evidence-based information and knowledge from the arts and sciences to support sound clinicaldecisions.

3. Plan and implement nursing care in a safe, compassionate and culturally-sensitive manner that preserves human dignity and promotes growthof individuals and families.

4. Communicate effectively through verbal, nonverbal, written and technological means with individuals, families, and healthcare providers.5. Utilize teaching and learning processes to promote, maintain and restore health for individuals and families across the healthcare continuum.6. Manage the efficient, effective use of human, physical, financial and technological resources in providing continuity of care within and across

healthcare settings.7. Collaborate with individuals, families and healthcare team members in providing comprehensive, individualized patient care.8. Demonstrate accountability in adhering to standards of professional practice within legal and ethical frameworks.9. Participate in activities that promote professional development and personal growth.

Criteria for Admission

It is recommended that applicants to the traditional ASN program meet the following minimum admission criteria:

1. Be accepted for full admission to OLOLC .2. Be in good academic standing at OLOLC .3. Have completed 6 credit hours at OLOLC .4. Have completed the following foundation courses with a grade of C or better: ACSM 1110, WRIT 1310, MATH 1315, BIOL 2310, CHEM 1310,

and PSYC 1310.5. Have earned a grade point average of 2.75 or higher on arts and sciences courses in the ASN curriculum.6. Have earned a grade of C or better in the arts and sciences courses in the ASN curriculum.7. Be in good academic standing from any previously admitted nursing program(s).8. Have completed the Test of Essential Academic Skills (TEAS) with a composite score of 58.7% or higher.

The WIN Option (Walk into Nursing)

Students who exclusively take all arts and sciences courses toward the ASN degree at Our Lady of the Lake Collegeand who meet the minimumadmissions requirements are guaranteed admission to the ASN Program. Please contact the School of Nursing office at (225)768-1750 for moreinformation.

Application Process

Applicants to the traditional ASN program must submit an application specific to the ASN program to the Office of Admissions by August 15 for theJanuary class and by January 15 for the August class. For information related to making application, refer to the Admissions section of this catalog.

Admission Decisions




Admission decisions are made in a manner consistent with the College’s policy on admission. Applicants will be considered on a competitive basis.Factors considered in the review of applications include: the eight admission criteria listed in this section of the catalog, the ability to meet the CorePerformance Standards of the School of Nursing and the College’s policy on admission.

Once an invitation for admission to the traditional ASN program is extended to an applicant, the applicant will be required to submit an Applicationfor Approval to Enroll in a Clinical Nursing Course form, submit to a criminal background check and comply with the health and safety requirementsof Franciscan Missionaries of Our Lady University. A discussion of each of these requirements follows.

The Nurse Practice Act of Louisiana requires that students must be approved by the Louisiana State Board of Nursing (LSBN) to practice as studentnurses prior to enrolling in clinical nursing courses. The LSBN requires persons who have been arrested, charged with or convicted of any criminaloffense in any state to petition the Louisiana State Board in writing for the right to practice as a student in Louisiana. The LSBN also requirespersons who have any addiction or impairment which may affect their ability to practice nursing to petition for the right to practice as a student priorto enrolling in a clinical nursing course. The Application for Approval to Enroll in a Clinical Nursing Course form will be provided to the student duringnew nursing student orientation.

Students must submit to a criminal background check per LSBN requirements. Information on the procedure for completing the criminal backgroundcheck will be provided to students during new nursing student orientation. Final program acceptance may be contingent upon criminal backgroundcheck results and LSBN approval.

Students are required to comply with the health and safety requirements of Our Lady of the Lake College as stipulated in this catalog and asupdated by the Office of Campus Health and Safety. Information related to these requirements will be provided to students during new nursingstudent orientation. Students are responsible for submitting to the Director of Campus Health and Safety documentation of compliance with theserequirements. Students who fail to comply with the health and safety requirements will not be permitted to attend the clinical component of theirnursing courses and may be dismissed from the traditional ASN Program.

Transfer Students

Students who have satisfactorily completed comparable, college-level nursing courses from an NLNAC or CCNE accredited institution may seekadmission to the traditional ASN program by transfer of nursing credits. An assessment will be made of the student’s prior nursing coursework todetermine placement.

Students requesting transfer into the traditional ASN program should meet the following criteria:

1. Be accepted for full admission to OLOLC .2. Be eligible to re-enter the nursing program from which s/he is transferring.3. Have completed the following foundation courses with a grade of C or better: ACSM 1110, WRIT 1310, MATH 1315, BIOL 2310, CHEM

1310, and PSYC 1310.4. Have earned a grade of C or better on all transfer courses in the ASN curriculum.5. Have earned a grade point average of 2.75 or higher on arts and science courses required in the ASN curriculum.

Students transferring into the traditional ASN program must:

1. Arrange an interview with the School of Nursing’s Director of Undergraduate Programs to discuss transfer credits and placement in thecurriculum.

2. Provide a transcript of all previous college work at the time of the interview.3. Submit course descriptions and course content from completed nursing course(s) at the time of the interview.4. Submit a letter of good standing from prior nursing program(s). This letter from the administrative head of the prior program(s) should be

mailed directly to the Director of Undergraduate Programs to be received by the time of the interview.5. Submit an application specific to the traditional ASN Program to the Office of Admissions by August 15 for the January class and

by January 15 for the August class.6. Submit a letter to the Admission, Progression, and Graduation Committee of the School of Nursing requesting transfer into the traditional ASN

Program.


The Associate of Science in Nursing degree is conferred upon students when the following conditions have been met:

Completion of seventy-two to seventy-three (72-73) credit hours in the required courses; completion of nursing courses within five (5) years.Failure to do so will result in the requirement for the individual to re-apply to the School of Nursing;Achievement of a cumulative grade point average of 2.0 or higher on all college work with grades of C or above in all courses leading to theAssociate of Science in Nursing degree;Completion of one service-learning course with a grade of C or better;Completion of all required standardized achievement examinations;Fulfillment of the residency requirement of OLOLC , (see Academic Policies section);Clearance of all indebtedness to OLOLC including the return of all materials borrowed from the College Library.

Licensure

Upon completion of the program, the graduate is eligible to take the National Council Licensure Examination for Registered Nurses (NCLEX-RN).The examination is designed to test knowledge, skills, and abilities essential to the safe and effective practice of nursing at the entry level. Uponsuccessful completion of this examination, the graduate becomes licensed to legally practice as a registered nurse in the State of Louisiana.

Each graduate must apply to the Louisiana State Board of Nursing for licensure. The Board of Nursing authorizes candidates to take the NCLEX-RNand provides the registration form for NCLEX-RN. The Board of Nursing may deny a student permission to take the NCLEX-RN for reasonsincluding disciplinary action, arrest, or impairment.

Applicants for licensure who have had a disciplinary action, arrest or impairment must provide documentation of the circumstances of the action,arrest, or impairment to the Louisiana State Board of Nursing. Failure to disclose this information may result in denial of licensure.



Core Performance Standards for Admission and Progression

The practice of nursing requires specific skills, attributes and qualities. The core performance standards of the School of Nursing apply to all nursingstudents regardless of program. These standards identify the behavioral criteria which allow the student to safely perform nursing care andsuccessfully progress in the nursing program. A complete listing of the Core Performance Standards for Admission and Progression can be locatedin the current edition of the Nursing Student Handbook available at the college website (www.ololcollege.edu).

Curriculum Plan for the traditional Associate of Science in Nursing degree

Semester 1 Credit Hours Semester 2 Credit HoursACSM 1110 1 BIOL 2311 3WRIT 1310 3 BIOL 2320 3MATH 1315 3 NURS 1310 3BIOL 2310 3 NURS 1710 7PSYC 1310 3CHEM 1310 3


Semester 3 Credit Hours Semester 4 Credit HoursPSYC 2330 3 WRIT 1311 3BIOL 2325 3 NURS 2710 (7 weeks) 5BIOL 2325L 3 NURS 2715 (7 weeks) 4NURS 1715 (7 weeks) 5NURS 1720 (7 weeks) 4


Semester 5 Credit HoursRELS 1310 3NURS 2720 (7 weeks) 4NURS 2725 (7 weeks) 6


Total hours for the traditional Associate of Science in Nursing degree = 72-73 credit hours



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ASSOCIATE OF SCIENCE DEGREENursing – Accelerated Program

Metropolitan New Orleans Center and Baton Rouge Campus

Purpose

The purpose of the accelerated Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) program of Our Lady of the Lake College is to prepare associate degreenurses who have the necessary skills and competencies to meet the health care needs of God’s people with compassion, understanding, respect,and dignity. The ASN Program provides an avenue for socialization into the profession of nursing, fosters a commitment for learning, and promotescontinued intellectual growth. The graduate of the accelerated nursing program receives an Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) degree and iseligible to write the National Council Licensure Examination for Registered Nurses (NCLEX-RN). The accelerated nursing program is an intense 10-month program designed to provide an avenue into the nursing profession for students who previously have earned a non-nursing baccalaureatedegree.

Objectives


1. Collect, analyze and prioritize relevant physical, developmental, psychosocial, cultural, spiritual and functional assessment data to provideindividualized patient care.

2. Utilize the nursing process, critical thinking, evidence-based information and knowledge from the arts and sciences to support sound clinicaldecisions.

3. Plan and implement nursing care in a safe, compassionate and culturally-sensitive manner that preserves human dignity and promotes growthof individuals and families.

4. Communicate effectively through verbal, nonverbal, written and technological means with individuals, families, and healthcare providers.5. Utilize teaching and learning processes to promote, maintain and restore health for individuals and families across the healthcare continuum.6. Manage the efficient, effective use of human, physical, financial and technological resources in providing continuity of care within and across

healthcare settings.7. Collaborate with individuals, families and healthcare team members in providing comprehensive, individualized patient care.8. Demonstrate accountability in adhering to standards of professional practice within legal and ethical frameworks.9. Participate in activities that promote professional development and personal growth.


Applicants to accelerated ASN programs should meet the following admission criteria:

1. Have an earned baccalaureate degree from a regionally accredited college or university.2. Be accepted for full admission to OLOLC .3. Be in good academic standing at OLOLC .4. Have completed the following courses with a grade of "C" or better: WRIT 1310; WRIT 1311; MATH 1315; BIOL 2310; CHEM 1310 or CHEM

1315; PSYC 1310; BIOL 2311; BIOL 2320; BIOL 2325; BIOL 2325L; PSYC 2330; RELS 1310.5. Have earned a grade point average of 3.0 or higher on arts and sciences courses in the ASN curriculum.6. Be in good academic standing from any previously admitted nursing program(s); a letter of good standing should be submitted in support of

the application, and mailed to the Office of Admissions at the time of application.

Application Process

Students are admitted to the accelerated ASN programs once per year. Applicants to any of the accelerated ASN programs must submit anapplication specific to their accelerated ASN program of choice. Applications for the accelerated programs are due in the Office of Admissions asfollows:

New Orleans (July start) – January 15New Orleans (January start) – August 15Baton Rouge (September start) – January 15




For information related to making application, refer to the Admissions section of this catalog.

Admission Decisions

Admission decisions are made in a manner consistent with the College’s policy on admission. Applicants will be considered on a competitive basis.Factors considered in the review of applications include: the six admission criteria listed in this section of the catalog, the ability to meet the CorePerformance Standards of the School of Nursing (provided in this catalog), and the College’s policy on admission.

Once an invitation for admission to the ASN Program is extended to an applicant, the applicant will be required to submit an Application for Approvalto Enroll in a Clinical Nursing Course form, submit to a criminal background check and comply with the health and safety requirements of theCollege. A discussion of each of these requirements follows.

The Nurse Practice Act of Louisiana requires that students must be approved by the Louisiana State Board of Nursing (LSBN) to practice as studentnurses prior to enrolling in clinical nursing courses. The LSBN requires persons who have been arrested, charged with or convicted of any criminaloffense in any state to petition the Louisiana State Board in writing for the right to practice as a student in Louisiana. The LSBN also requirespersons who have any addiction or impairment which may affect their ability to practice nursing to petition for the right to practice as a student priorto enrolling in clinical nursing courses. The Application for Approval to Enroll in a Clinical Nursing Course form will be provided to students duringnew nursing student orientation.

Students must submit to a criminal background check per LSBN requirements. Information on the procedure for completing the criminal backgroundcheck will be provided to the student during new nursing student orientation. Final program acceptance may be contingent upon criminal backgroundcheck results and LSBN approval.

Students are required to comply with the health and safety requirements of Our Lady of the Lake College as stipulated in this catalog and asupdated by the Office of Campus Health and Safety. Information related to these requirements will be provided to students during new nursingstudent orientation. Students are responsible for submitting to the Director of Campus Health and Safety documentation of compliance with theserequirements. Students who fail to comply with the health and safety requirements will not be permitted to attend the clinical component of theirnursing courses and may be dismissed from the ASN Program.



1. Completion of 73 credit hours in the required courses; completion of the nursing courses within five years; failure to do so will result in arequirement for the individual to re-apply to the School of Nursing;

2. Achievement of a cumulative grade point average of 2.0 or higher on all college work with grades of "C" or above in all courses leading to theAssociate of Science in Nursing degree;

3. Completion of all required standardized achievement examinations;4. Fulfillment of the residency requirement of OLOLC , (see Academic Policies section);5. Clearance of all indebtedness to OLOLC including the return of all materials borrowed from the College Library.

Licensure

Upon completion of the program, the graduate is eligible to take the National Council Licensure Examination for Registered Nurses (NCLEX-RN).The examination is designed to test knowledge, skills and abilities essential to the safe and effective practice of nursing at the entry level. Uponsuccessful completion of this examination, the graduate becomes licensed to legally practice as a registered nurse in the State of Louisiana.

Each graduate must apply to the Louisiana State Board of Nursing for licensure. The Board of Nursing authorizes candidates to take the NCLEX-RNand provides the registration form for NCLEX-RN. The Board of Nursing may deny a student permission to take the NCLEX-RN for reasonsincluding disciplinary action, arrest, or impairment.

Applicants for licensure who have had a disciplinary action, arrest or impairment must provide documentation of the circumstances of the action,arrest or impairment to the Louisiana State Board of Nursing. Failure to disclose this information may result in denial of licensure.

Accelerated ASN Program Curriculum

All of the arts and sciences courses listed in the curriculum plan must be taken prior to admission to the accelerated ASN program.



Total hours for the accelerated Associate of Science in Nursing degree = 73 credit hours


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ASSOCIATE OF SCIENCE DEGREELPN-RN Transition Program

Purpose

The purpose of the LPN-RN Transition Program is to provide the opportunity for students with previously acquired nursing knowledge and skills as aLicensed Practical Nurse to achieve an Associate of Science in Nursing degree and to write the NCLEX-RN.

Admission Criteria

Applicants to the LPN-RN Transition Program should meet the following criteria for admission:

1. Current LPN licensure at the time of application and admission.2. Be accepted for full admission to OLOLC .3. Be in good academic standing at OLOLC .4. Have completed six credit hours at OLOLC (these 6 hours may not include NURS 1310).5. Have earned a grade point average of 2.75 or higher on arts and science courses in the nursing curriculum.6. Have successfully completed the following required arts and science courses with a grade of "C" or better: ACSM 1110, WRIT 1310, MATH

1315, BIOL 2310, BIOL 2311, BIOL 2320, BIOL 2325, BIOL 2325L, CHEM 1310, PSYC 1310 and PSYC 2330.7. Have successfully completed NURS 1310 - Pharmacology in Nursing (3 credit hours). This course may be taken only after completion of the

required arts and sciences course in the nursing curriculum of which six credit hours of at OLOLC and with permission of the LPN-RNTransition Program advisors. LPN-RN Transition students may opt to take a Pharmacology Challenge Exam in lieu of NURS 1310.Permission to take this examination must be obtained from the LPN-RN Transition Program advisors. Students who enroll in NURS 1310 andare not successful (a grade of “C" or better) may not take the Pharmacology Challenge Exam.

8. Have completed the TEAS (Test of Essential Academic Skills) exam.

Admission Decisions

Once an invitation for admission to the LPN-RN Transition Program is extended to an applicant, the applicant will be required to submit anApplication for Approval to Enroll in a Clinical Nursing Course form, submit to a criminal background check and comply with the health and safetyrequirements of OLOLC . These requirements are the same as those discussed in the section of the catalog for admissions decisions related to thetraditional Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) Program.

Once admitted into the LPN-RN Transition Program, the student will enroll in NURS 1725: LPN-RN Role Transition, a seven-credit course. Once thetransition student successfully completes the transition course, NURS 1725, with a grade of “C" or better, the student progresses to the second yearof the traditional ASN Program. Credit is granted for the following 1000 level courses in nursing at the time of graduation: NURS 1715: Adult HealthNursing I (5 credit hours) and NURS 1720: Mental Health Nursing (4 credit hours).

To obtain specific information regarding the application process and program requirements, students should schedule an appointment with a LPN-RN Transition Program advisor.


1. Completion of 72-73 credit hours in the required courses; completion of the nursing courses within five (5) years.Failure to do so will result in the requirement for the individual to re-apply to the School of Nursing.

2. Achievement of a cumulative grade point average of 2.0 or higher on all College work with grades of C or above inall courses leading to the Associate of Science in Nursing degree.

3. Completion of one service-learning course with a grade of C or better;4. Completion of all required standardized achievement examinations.5. Fulfillment of the residency requirement of OLOLC , which is 24 credit hours for the Associate of Science degree.6. Clearance of all indebtedness to OLOLC including the return of all materials borrowed from the College Library.

Licensure

Upon completion of the program, the graduate is eligible to take the National Council Licensure Examination for Registered Nurses (NCLEX-RN).The examination is designed to test knowledge, skills and abilities essential to the safe and effective practice of nursing at the entry level. Upon




successful completion of this examination, the graduate becomes licensed to legally practice as a registered nurse in the State of Louisiana.

Each graduate must apply to the Louisiana State Board of Nursing for licensure. The Board of Nursing authorizes candidates to take the NCLEX-RNand provides the registration form for NCLEX-RN. The Board of Nursing may deny a student permission to take the NCLEX-RN for reasonsincluding disciplinary action, arrest or impairment.

Applicants for licensure who have had a disciplinary action, arrest or impairment must provide documentation of the circumstances of the action,arrest or impairment to the Louisiana State Board of Nursing. Failure to disclose this information may result in denial of licensure.

Curriculum Plan for an Associate of Science in Nursing (LPN-RN Transition Program) degree

COURSES CREDIT HOURS

ACSM 1110WRIT 1310MATH 1315PSYC 1310CHEM 1310 BIOL 2310BIOL 2311BIOL 2320BIOL 2325BIOL 2325LPSYC 2330

Introduction to College EducationCollege Writing ICollege AlgebraIntroductory PsychologyIntroduction to Chemistry Human Anatomy & Physiology IHuman Anatomy & Physiology IIFundamentals of Human NutritionFundamentals of MicrobiologyFundamentals of Microbiology LabPsychology Across the Life Span

13333333313

NURS 1310

PRIOR TO ADMISSION/After completion of pre-requisite coursesPharmacology in Nursing (or challenge exam for credit)

3 NURS 1725

SEMESTER 1LPN-RN Role Transition

7

WRIT 1311NURS 2710NURS 2715

SEMESTER 2

College Writing IIAdult Health Nursing II •7 week courseCare of Children and Families •7 week course

354

RELS 1310NURS 2720NURS 2725

SEMESTER 3

Introduction to TheologyCare of Women and Neonates •7 week courseAdult Health Nursing III •7 week course

346


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BACHELOR OF SCIENCE DEGREENursing, BSN Program

Purpose

The purpose of the Our Lady of the Lake College BSN Program is to provide students with a strong basis by building on aliberal education in the arts and sciences to prepare competent, self-directed nurse generalists who can assume leadershiproles in the delivery of evidenced-based nursing care. The baccalaureate programs established a solid foundation forgraduate education, professional leadership roles, and career enhancement by providing the knowledge and skills essentialto practice in a rapidly changing healthcare environment.

Objectives

Upon completion of the BSN Program, the graduate will be able to:

1. Integrate knowledge from the arts, sciences, and the discipline of nursing in the delivery of competent, high qualitynursing care across the lifespan.

2. Integrate the use of technology when providing nursing care of individuals, populations, and communities.3. Integrate the use of research findings when providing nursing care of individuals, populations, and communities.4. Engage in the practice of nursing that reflects a holistic view of self and others.5. Communicate and collaborate with appropriate others to advocate for and optimize the health of all members of the

global society.6. Promote the development of caring relationships that facilitate health and healing.7. Function as a leader for promoting change that facilitates the attainment of health for individuals, groups, and

communities in the global society.8. Assimilate the values of morality, ethics, and spirituality in the practice of nursing.9. Demonstrate accountability for one’s own nursing practice, professional development, and life-long learning.

Admission Criteria

An applicant must complete 31-32 hours of required pre-nursing courses. Of the 31-32 hours of required prerequisites, thefollowing 16-17 hours of prerequisites must be completed prior to application with a grade of C or better and appear on thetranscript.

ACSM 1110: Introduction to College Education (1 credit hour) WRIT 1310: College Writing I (3 credit hours) MATH 1315: College Algebra (3 credit hours) CHEM 1310: Introduction to Chemistry (3 credit hours) BIOL 2310: Human Anatomy & Physiology I (3 credit hours) BIOL 2310L: Human Anatomy & Physiology I Lab (1 credit hour) PSYC 1310: Introductory Psychology (3 credit hours)

Additionally, it is recommended that applicants to the BSN Program meet the following minimum admission criteria:

1. Be accepted for full admission to OLOLC .




2. Be in good academic standing at OLOLC .3. Have completed 9 credit hours at OLOLC .4. Have completed with a grade of C or better or have in progress the following pre-requisite courses: WRIT 1311,

BIOL 2311, BIOL 2311L, BIOL 2325, BIOL 2325L, PSYC 2330, NURS 1730*.5. Have earned a grade point average of 2.75 or higher on non-nursing courses in the BSN curriculum.6. Have earned a grade of C or better in the non-nursing courses in the BSN curriculum.7. Be in good academic standing from any previously admitted nursing program(s).8. Have completed the Test of Essential Academic Skills (TEAS) version 5 with a composite score of 58.7% or higher.

Please note: an applicant who has earned a non-nursing baccalaureate degree or higher is exempt from taking theTEAS exam.

*Please note: These prerequisite courses must be completed with a grade of C or better prior to beginningthe first semester of the nursing curriculum.

Final program acceptance is contingent on approval from the Louisiana State Board of Nursing (LSBN).


Students who exclusively take all arts and sciences courses toward the BSN degree at Our Lady of the Lake College andwho meet the minimum admissions requirements are guaranteed admission to the BSN Program. Please contact theSchool of Nursing office at (225)768-1750 for more information.

Application Process

Applicants to the traditional BSN program must submit an application specific to the BSN program to the Office ofAdmissions by July15 for the January class and by January 15 for the August class. For general information related tomaking application, refer to the Admissions section of this catalog. Students applying to the School of Nursing will berequired to submit a paragraph or more outlining experiences that support your interest in nursing and the College.

Admission Decisions

Admission decisions are made in a manner consistent with the College’s policy on admission. Applicants will be consideredon a competitive basis. Factors considered in the review of applications include: the nine admission criteria listed in thissection of the catalog, the ability to meet the Core Performance Standards of the School of Nursing and the College’s policyon admission.

Upon acceptance into the BSN Program, students are required to:

. 1. Attend new nursing student orientation, 2. Submit an Application for Approval to Enroll in a Clinical Nursing Course form, 3.Submit to a criminal background check at the student’s expense, 4.Comply with the health and safety requirements of Our Lady of the Lake College School of Nursing, and 5.Submit a $150 non-refundable deposit to reserve a space in the nursing program. The deposit must be submitted withthe acceptance letter and will be applied to the tuition.

The Nurse Practice Act of Louisiana requires that all students must be approved by the Louisiana State Board ofNursing (LSBN) to enroll in clinical nursing courses. The LSBN requires persons who have been arrested, charged withor convicted of any criminal offense in any state to petition the Louisiana State Board of Nursing in writing for the right topractice as a student in Louisiana. The LSBN also requires persons who have any addiction or impairment which mayaffect their ability to practice nursing to petition for the right to practice as a student prior to enrolling in a clinical nursingcourse. The Application for Approval to Enroll in a Clinical Nursing Course form will be provided to the student duringnew nursing student orientation. Final program acceptance is contingent upon LSBN approval.

School of Nursing Health and Safety Requirements

All health and safety requirements should be completed prior to the start of any clinical course including NURS 1730. These requirements include:

. 1. MMR, Tetanus-diptheria booster, and meninogoccal immunizations,2. Hepatitis vaccine series,3. Evidence of immunity to varicella (chickenpox) or the vaccine,



4. TB (tuberculosis) skin test,5. Evidence of influenza vaccine, 6. Physical exam, 7. Negative drug screen,8. Current CPR (American Heart Association approved)

TB skin test, influenza vaccine, and CPR must be updated yearly. Random drug screens maybe required during theprogram of study. All health and safety requirements must be submitted to the Director, Office of Health and Safety. Non-compliance will result in removal from a clinical course.


Complete one hundred twenty (120) credit hours in the required courses;Complete the nursing courses within nine (9) years;Achieve a cumulative grade point average of 2.0 or higher on all college work;Achieve a grade of C or better on all course work leading to the BSN degree;Completion of at least 50% of the nursing credit hours at OLOLC ;Fulfill the residency requirement of 54 hours for the Bachelor of Science degree with the last 30 hours completed atOLOLC ;Completion of the service-learning requirement for the Bachelor of Science degree (completion of a general educationservice-learning course, completion of a nursing service-learning course);Clearance of all indebtedness to OLOLC , including the return of all materials borrowed from the College Library.

Curriculum Plan for the BSN Program


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BACHELOR OF SCIENCE DEGREENursing, RN-BSN Program

Purpose

The purpose of the Our Lady of the Lake College RN-BSN Program is to provide registered nurses with a broad educational foundation and theopportunity to obtain the Bachelor of Science in Nursing degree. This program of study prepares the student for professional leadership roles,career enhancement, and graduate study in nursing. It expands upon knowledge and skills essential to practice in a rapidly changing health careenvironment.

The program is flexible and student-oriented. It is designed for diploma and ASN prepared nurses who wish to further their education on a part-time or full-time basis while continuing employment. The RN-BSN Program reflects the values and philosophy of the Franciscan Missionaries of OurLady.

Objectives

Upon completion of the RN-BSN Program, the graduate will be able to:

1. Integrate spiritual, cultural and developmental concepts and values in providing and managing care for clients.2. Synthesize knowledge from the humanities, biopsychosocial and nursing sciences in providing and managing nursing care.3. Use management/ leadership skills and knowledge of the socio-political system in providing comprehensive, therapeutic nursing care.4. Use the nursing process to provide nursing care for clients, groups and communities.5. Collaborate with clients, groups, communities and other health care providers in the delivery of health care.6. Incorporate findings from nursing and health-related research in promoting health and in the delivery of nursing care.7. Participate in the delivery of health services by functioning in nursing roles necessary to meet the needs of a changing society.8. Practice within the profession’s legal and ethical boundaries to meet the health care needs of clients, groups and communities.9. Assume responsibility for continuing personal, professional and educational development necessary to function in a rapidly changing health

care environment.

Admission Criteria

1. Have completed a diploma or associate degree from an NLNAC or CCNE accredited nursing program.2. Current licensure or eligibility to practice registered nursing in Louisiana. (Applicants who have graduated from an accredited RN program but

have not yet obtained RN licensure may be accepted on a provisional basis for one semester.)

Application Process

Students may apply for admission to the RN-BSN Program during the last semester of enrollment in an RN program (ASN or diploma) or aftercompletion of an RN program. Applicants should apply by May 1 for summer admission, by July 1 for fall admission, and by December 1 for springadmission. Currently, there is no selective admission process; however, early application is strongly encouraged and may be required in order for thestudent to preregister for courses with limited enrollments.

Admission Decisions

Full Acceptance

Full acceptance into the RN-BSN Program is awarded to those applicants who have completed an RN program (diploma or ASN), obtained RNlicensure in Louisiana, and meet the admission requirements of OLOLC .

Provisional Acceptance

Provisional acceptance is granted for one semester only (fall, spring, summer) to applicants who have not yet obtained RN licensure in Louisiana.The student must meet full acceptance criteria for second semester enrollment in the RN-BSN Program.

The student’s acceptance letter into the RN-BSN Program will direct her/him to contact a program advisor for academic advising. Students must seean academic advisor prior to enrolling in the first semester of the RN-BSN Program and prior to enrolling in the last semester of the Program.





Complete one hundred twenty-two or one hundred twenty-three (122-123) credit hours in the required courses;Complete RN-BSN nursing courses within five (5) years;Achieve a cumulative grade point average of 2.0 or higher on all college work;Achieve a grade of C or better on all course work leading to the BSN degree;Fulfill the residency requirement of 36 hours for the Bachelor of Science degree; thirty of those hours must be at the 3000-4000 level andmust be taken at OLOLC ;Clearance of all indebtedness to OLOLC , including the return of all materials borrowed from the College Library.

Curriculum Plan for the RN-BSN Program


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MASTER OF SCIENCENurse Anesthesia

Purpose

The purpose of the Master of Science in Nurse Anesthesia (MSNA) program is to prepare the registered nurse for advanced clinical practice in thefield of anesthesia, as a certified registered nurse anesthetist. Graduates of this program receive a Master of Science in Nurse Anesthesia degree.Upon successful completion, the student will be eligible to sit for the national certification examination offered by the Council on Certification forNurse Anesthetists (CCNA).

The responsibility of the program is to offer a comprehensive didactic and clinical curriculum in the field of anesthesia. Classroom work provides aknowledge base for advanced pharmacology, anatomy, physiology, pathophysiology and principles of anesthesia. Clinical work is extensive andprepares the nurse to provide anesthesia services for various patient populations.

Program Length

This program is a 28 month continuous program of study with no provision for part-time study. The program does not follow the traditional semesterformat of the College. Therefore, the nurse anesthesia student schedule does not follow traditional holiday and semester breaks of the main campusexcept for the first 2 semesters. Instruction, both didactic and clinical, is continuous in order to provide the appropriate number of anesthesia cases,classroom hours, and clinical hours for each student. Students will receive vacation time as listed under the “Leave Section" of the NurseAnesthesia Student Handbook.

Objectives

The graduate of the program of study leading to the Master of Science in Nurse Anesthesia degree will:

1. Evaluate the patient’s physical and psychological status, including evaluation of all pertinent laboratory and diagnostic studies and formulatean appropriate anesthesia plan of care.

2. Demonstrate the advanced knowledge and skills that comprise a foundation for safe and competent nurse anesthesia practice.3. Demonstrate the ability to utilize a variety of anesthetic modalities including general and regional anesthetic techniques to patients across the

lifespan.4. Ensure the safety and comfort of the patient postoperatively, identifying and consulting on anesthesia-related complications.5. Function as a leader and resource person in the areas of airway management, critical care, and cardiopulmonary resuscitation.6. Discuss issues related to the practice of nurse anesthesia, including ethics, history, reimbursement, and the business of anesthesia.7. Effectively communicate with all individuals influencing patient care utilizing appropriate verbal, non-verbal, and written communication.8. Maintain legal and ethical standards of practice, accepting responsibility and accountability for one’s own actions and judgments.9. Participate in activities that improve anesthesia care through the continuous acquisition of knowledge.

10. Understand the importance of participation in state and national professional organizations.11. Function as a leader, role model, and mentor to other anesthesia providers, anesthesia students, and health care providers.


Applicants should fulfill the following criteria to be considered for admission:

1. Current, unrestricted licensure as a registered nurse (RN).2. Graduate of a NLNAC or CCNE accredited school of nursing at the RN level.3. Baccalaureate degree in nursing from an accredited college or university.4. Minimum of 1-year full-time (2 years preferred) recent experience as a RN in an adult intensive care unit.5. Academic preparedness for advanced sciences and advanced clinical skills.6. Graduate Record Examination (GRE) within five (5) years prior to applying for the program; official copy must be submitted.7. Completion of application requirements as stated in the graduate application instructions.8. Cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher.9. Application completed by advertised deadline.

10. Current BLS and ACLS certification.11. CCRN certification required for reapplication.




12. One undergraduate or graduate chemistry course.

Admission Process

Applications for the MSNA program are due on or before November 1. Entrance into the Nurse Anesthesia program is competitive and is based onthe stated admission requirements. Applicants are responsible to ensure their applications are complete by the published deadline to be consideredfor an interview. Qualified applicants are interviewed by program representatives. Selection of each class is by the Admission, Progression, andGraduation Committee. Applicants that are interviewed will be notified by mail of acceptance or rejection for the program. Once admitted to theprogram and prior to beginning coursework, the student must obtain RN licensure in the State of Louisiana and PALS certification.

Admission, Readmission and Minimum Enrollment

Admission to the Nurse Anesthesia program occurs only once each year. The application deadline is November 1. Classes begin in August of thefollowing year. Students are required to attend full-time in the sequence listed in the curriculum plan. There are currently no provisions for part-timestudy. Students who have a break in enrollment must re-apply for admission.

Transfer Credit

Upon approval by the Program Director or Dean, students may be allowed to transfer in three graduate credit hours of statistics to be used towardthe Master of Science in Nurse Anesthesia.

Curriculum Plan for Master of Science in Nurse Anesthesia Program

Master of Science in Nurse Anesthesia Curriculum Plan

Semester 1 Credit Hours Semester 2 Credit HoursANES 5310 3 ANES 5320 3ANES 5340 3 ANES 5421 4ANES 5420 4 ANES 5426 4ANES 5425 4 ANES 5352 3ANES 5430 4 ANES 5711 3


Semester 3 Credit Hours Semester 4 Credit HoursANES 5354 3 ANES 5315 3ANES 5716 4 ANES 5360 3 ANES 5721 5



ANES 5460 4 NURS 5340 3ANES 5726 5 ANES 5731 5 ANES 5110 1


Semester 7 Credit Hours ANES 5415 4 ANES 5736 5

Total Semester Hours 9


Students shall meet the following requirements to be recommended for graduation and eligibility for the certification examination. Each student must:

1. Meet all of the requirements of the accrediting/approval bodies for licensure.2. Meet all of the requirements of Our Lady of the Lake College Nurse Anesthesia program.3. Administer a minimum of 550 anesthetics (NOTE: this is a minimum number ONLY. It is not indicative of the final number of cases the

student will be required to complete in order to meet all course requirements).4. Administer all required types of anesthetic cases.5. Complete all course work within allotted time period with a 3.0 or better cumulative GPA.6. Must have current BLS, ACLS, and PALS certifications at the time of graduation.7. Meet all the eligibility requirements of the Council on Certification of Nurse Anesthetists as specified on their website

www.aana.com/council/pdfs/2004%20CCNA%20CandidateHandbk.pdf

8. Satisfy all indebtedness to Our Lady of the Lake College , including the return of all materials borrowed from the College Library.

http://www.aana.com/council/pdfs/2004%20CCNA%20CandidateHandbk.pdf



Each student is responsible to monitor his/her progress to ensure that graduation and certification requirements are met. If a student finds s/he is notgetting enough clinical cases or enough types of cases to fulfill the requirements, the student must notify his/her clinical coordinators and theProgram Director immediately. Early notification is imperative so appropriate changes in clinical assignments can be made.


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MASTER OF SCIENCE DEGREENursing

Education TrackAdministration Track

Purpose

The purpose of the Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) program at Our Lady of the Lake College is to provide the baccalaureate-prepared (BSN)registered nurse with the competencies to function in the roles of nurse educator or nurse administrator. Graduate nursing education at Our Lady ofthe Lake College is dedicated to preparing nurses for advanced nursing practice and doctoral study by creating an academic environment thatfosters scholarship, critical reflection, and creativity.

The MSN program at OLOLC is consistent with the guidelines set forth by the American Association of Colleges of Nursing (AACN) Essentials ofMasters Education for Advanced Practice Nursing, as well as the National League for Nursing Accreditation Commission's Standards and Criteria forMaster's Degree Programs.

Length of Program

The Master of Science degree in nursing consists of 36 credit hours. A full-time student can complete the program in four semesters. Students maychoose to attend part-time but must complete the program within five years. There are two educational tracks available: education andadministration.

Education Track – This option provides the student with the theoretical and practical basis for assuming the role of nurse educator within the highereducation setting and provides an educational foundation for doctoral study. Administration Track – This option prepares the graduate to function in leadership positions within health care organizations and provides aneducational foundation for doctoral study.

Objectives

The graduate of the MSN program will:

1. Integrate theoretical and empirical knowledge from the arts and sciences, nursing, and related disciplines and evaluate its use in guidingnursing research, education, and practice.

2. Utilize systematic inquiry and refined analytical skills in the nurse educator or nurse administrator roles. 3. Communicate orally and in writing in a scholarly manner.4. Employ knowledge, skills, and attributes of a scholar to improve nursing research, education, and practice. 5. Synthesize the ethical, legal, socio-political, cultural, and leadership dimensions inherent in advanced practice nursing.


Applicants should meet the following criteria to be considered for admission:

1. A BSN degree from an accredited nursing program (NLNAC and/or CCNE) with a minimum grade point average (GPA) of 2.75 on a 4.0 scaleduring the last 60 hours of undergraduate work.

2. A minimum of one year of clinical nursing experience as a registered nurse. 3. Current licensure or eligibility to practice as a registered nurse in Louisiana. 4. Three professional references attesting to the applicant’s ability to pursue graduate study. 5. Three credit hours of undergraduate statistics with a grade of “C" or better. 6. Completion of an undergraduate research course, with a grade of “C" or better. 7. Submission of a professional goal statement (limited to two (2) typewritten, double-spaced pages).




Applications are due on or before June 15.


1. Completion of all required coursework in the curriculum.2. A minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0 with no course grade lower than a “B."3. Clearance of all indebtedness to OLOLC , including return of all materials borrowed from the College Library.

Transfer Credit

Students will be allowed to transfer in up to six graduate credit hours to be used toward the MSN degree. Students seeking transfer credit mustschedule an appointment with the Program Director prior to admission.

Curriculum Plan for the Master of Science

Education Track (36 Credit Hours)

Administration Track (36 Credit Hours)


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COURSES

A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W X Y

ACSM 1110 - Introduction to College Education

This course is designed to assist the student in achieving educational goals. A variety of skills relating to classroom andindividual study at the College level are presented. These skills include: note taking, test taking, time management andstress reduction. Skills in the utilization of library facilities, the College library and computers are also introduced. Studentsenrolling in ACSM 1110 are required to attend New Student Orientation, which is held prior to the start of classes for thefall, spring, and summer semesters. Any student who does NOT satisfactorily complete ACSM 1110 (with a grade of "C" orbetter) must repeat the course during the next semester of enrollment. The student will be allowed to take other coursework only after securing the permission of the Dean, Arts, Sciences, and Health Professions.

Transfer students with a 2.0 GPA with 45 credit hours, or a 3.0 GPA with 30 credit hours are exempt from ACSM 1110.

Credit Hours: 1 Prerequisites: For all new students, ACSM 1110 should be the first credit course for matriculation into the College.

ACSM 1310 - Introduction to Baccalaureate Education

This course provides students in baccalaureate programs program-specific information, insights, and tools that maximizetheir academic success and achieve career goals. ACSM 1310 should be taken concurrently with ACSM 1110 or in thesemester immediately following completion of ACSM 1110. Enrollment in ACSM 1110 is strongly recommended.

Credit Hours: 3

ACSM 4110-Senior Seminar

ACSM 4110 serves as a capstone course for the Bachelor of Liberal Studies Program. Students in the seminar (1) reflectupon and evaluate their undergraduate experiences, especially the interrelatedness of the courses they have studies andthe major concepts they have assimilated, (2) demonstrate skills they have mastered, and (3) refine their postgraduateplans. This course should be in the final semester of the program.

Credit Hours: 1Prerequisites: All requirements for the BA in Liberal Studies except those taken in last semester of the senior year

ANES 5110 - Senior Capstone Project

In this course the Anesthesia student will plan, organize, synthesize, and execute a state-of-the-art paper on a relevant




topic in anesthesia that meets qualifications for submission to a peer-reviewed journal. This course represents theculmination of the principles taught in NURS 5315 and NURS 5340.

Credit Hours: 1 Pre-requisite: Admission to the MSNA program, NURS 5315, NURS 5340

ANES 5310 - Physical Science in Nurse Anesthesia

This course focuses on chemistry and physics related to anesthesia. It includes an overview of inorganic, biochemistryprinciples, medical mathematics, and physics. The focus is on gas laws, chemical structure of anesthetics, vaporizers, andthe science related to monitoring modalities.

Credit Hours: 3 Prerequisite: Admission to the MSNA program

ANES 5320 - Advanced Assessment for Nurse Anesthesia

This course provides a systematic approach to the skills necessary for primary anesthesia practice with emphasis onpreoperative evaluation and intraoperative/postoperative anesthetic plan modification specific to the patient's health andphysical status. Assessment skills include history and physical examination across the lifespan with an emphasis on theadult.

Credit Hours: 3Prerequisites: Admission to the MSNA program

ANES 5340 - Professional Aspects of Nurse Anesthesia

This course reviews past and current issues pertaining to the nurse anesthesia profession. Included topics for discussionare the history of nurse anesthesia, the professional role of the nurse anesthetist, practice issues facing nurse anesthetists,Medicare reimbursement rules, and changes in healthcare in America.


ANES 5352 - Principles of Anesthesia Practice II (Pediatric/Geriatric Anesthesia)

The class covers unique differences in anatomy and physiology of the pediatric and geriatric patient. Special considerationsfor anesthesia administration for both populations are included. Particular attention is given to induction techniques, airwaymanagement, airway equipment, and pharmacology for the pediatric population. Disease processes unique to the pediatricand elderly populations are presented. A review of pharmacodynamics and necessary adjustment in drug dosages for theelderly is given to prepare the student for anesthetic management in this population.

Credit Hours: 3 Prerequisite: Admission to the MSNA program, ANES 5430

ANES 5354 - Principles of Anesthesia Practice III (Regional/Obstetric Anesthesia)

This course focuses on pharmacology of local anesthetics for regional anesthesia in both obstetric and non-obstetricpopulations. Students learn anatomy related to landmarks for regional anesthetic techniques. It includes a discussion ofregional anesthesia, equipment, procedures, and other anesthetic considerations. Emphasis will be placed on theapplication of regional anesthesia in a variety of surgical procedures. Obstetric portion of the course includes anatomic andphysiologic changes in the parturient at all stages of pregnancy, labor, and delivery. Strong emphasis will be placed on theanesthetic implications of these changes. In addition, pharmacologic review of the teratogenic effects of anesthetic drugswill enable the student to devise an anesthetic care plan that is safe for both the parturient and the fetus. Other topics areobstetric complications, obstetric trauma, and fetal surgery.


ANES 5360 - Principles of Anesthesia Practice IV (Cardiothoracic Anesthesia)



This course provides the student with the principles of management of a patient undergoing major vascular, cardiac, andpulmonary surgery. Emphasis is on cardiac and pulmonary pathophysiology, monitoring, and anesthetic management.


ANES 5415 - Anesthesia Seminar

This course provides a comprehensive review of anesthetic management principles for the senior student. Emphasis isplaced on synthesis of information acquired throughout the program and application to anesthesia care. Review materialincludes information on chemistry, physics, physiology, pathophysiology, and pharmacology. Included in review areprinciples of anesthesia practice for varying patient populations.

Credit Hours: 4 Prerequisite: Admission to the MSNA program, ANES 5360, ANES 5460

ANES 5420 - Pharmacology I

This course provides a systematic approach to the study of pharmacology and its relevance to perioperative anestheticcare. In-depth presentation of the processes of pharmacodynamics, pharmacokinetics, and chemistry of drug therapyprovide a basis for comprehensive understanding of drug actions, adverse reactions, interactions, and anestheticconsiderations.

Credit Hours: 4 Pre-requisite: Admission to the MSNA program

ANES 5421 - Pharmacology II - Pharmacology of Anesthetic Agents

This course is a study of the action, uptake, distribution, and elimination of anesthetic agents. Particular attention will bepaid to chemical properties, preparation, dosage, administration, side effects, and therapeutic uses of these drugs. Inaddition, monitoring of the effects of anesthetic agents during anesthesia will be emphasized. The drugs to be studiedinclude intravenous anesthetics, neuromuscular blocking agents, local anesthetics, and inhalational agents.


ANES 5425 - Advanced Anatomy, Physiology, and Pathophysiology I

This course is an advanced study of the anatomy, physiology, and pathophysiology of the cell, cellular transport, skeletalmuscle contraction, the nervous system, and the renal system. Study of the physiologic processes in these systems willincrease the student’s foundational knowledge and enable application of knowledge in the anesthesia clinical setting.

Credit Hours: 4Prerequisite: Admission to the MSNA program

ANES 5426 - Advanced Anatomy, Physiology, and Pathophysiology II

This course is an advanced study of the anatomy, physiology, and pathophysiology of the cardiac and respiratory systems.Study of the pathophysiologic processes in these systems will increase the student’s foundational knowledge and enableapplication of knowledge in the anesthesia clinical setting.


ANES 5430 - Principles of Anesthesia Practice I (Introduction to Anesthetic Practice)

This course introduces the student to anesthesia practice. It includes an overview of airway anatomy, anesthetic agents,monitoring modalities, anesthesia care plans, charting, the anesthesia machine, and techniques for administeringanesthesia. Emphasis is on safety and the standards of care for anesthesia practice.




ANES 5460 - Principles of Anesthesia Practice V (Advanced Concepts in Anesthesia Practice)

This course presents modules on pain management, advanced monitoring modalities, difficult airway management, and thestudy of principles of neurosurgical and trauma anesthesia. Airway management segment includes fiberoptic intubationtechniques, airway anesthesia, rigid indirect devices, supraglottic devices, and surgical airway management. Hands-onworkshop is also provided to increase expertise and decision making in the difficult airway patient.


ANES 5711 - Clinical Practicum I

This practicum provides the opportunity for students to practice anesthetic techniques in the skills lab. Each student isevaluated for readiness for clinical practice in the operating room. Students observe in the operating room and are orientedto anesthetic equipment. The hands on practice correlates with the concepts covered and include overview of airwayanatomy, anesthetic agents, monitoring modalities, anesthesia care plans, charting, the anesthesia machine, andtechniques for administering anesthesia. Emphasis is on safety and the standards of care for anesthesia practice.


ANES 5716 - Clinical Practicum II

This practicum introduces the student to clinical practice. Students with supervision participate in the induction,maintenance, and emergence of anesthesia in the operating room. These concepts include the unique differences inanatomy and physiology of the pediatric and geriatric patient. Special considerations for anesthesia administration for bothpopulations are included. Particular attention is given to induction techniques, airway management, airway equipment, andpharmacology for the pediatric population.

Credit Hours: 4Prerequisite: Admission to the MSNA program, ANES 5711

ANES 5721 - Clinical Practicum III

This practicum provides a continuation and advancement of clinical skills. Students are expected to develop more clinicalexpertise for various surgical cases. Emerging clinical skills should include progression of decision-making skills foranesthesia practice. The hands on practice correlates with the concepts covered in ANES 5354, Principles of AnesthesiaPractice III, which focus on regional anesthesia pharmacology, equipment, regional anesthesia techniques, and obstetricanesthesia.


ANES 5726 - Clinical Practicum IV

The clinical experience in this practicum continues to provide challenge to the anesthesia student. In addition to gainingmore clinical experience in a variety of areas, this practicum emphasizes concepts taught in ANES 5360, Principles IV.These concepts include principles of management of a patient undergoing major vascular, cardiac, and pulmonary surgery.Emphasis is on cardiac and pulmonary pathophysiology, monitoring, and anesthetic management.

Credit Hours: 5 Pre-requisite: Admission to the MSNA program, ANES 5721

ANES 5731 - Clinical Practicum V

The clinical experience continues with opportunity for clinical experience with the concepts taught in ANES 5365, PrinciplesV. The concepts include the principles, treatment, procedures, and anesthetic management of the neurosurgical and



trauma patient. Emphasis is on fluid/blood replacement, treatment of shock, multiple trauma, neurological trauma,penetrating trauma, and burns. Students gain clinical experience in a variety of clinical settings. Focus is on advancementof clinical skills in all areas.

Credit Hours: 5 Pre-requisite: Admission to the MSNA program, ANES 5726

ANES 5736 - Clinical Practicum VI

This practicum provides the opportunity for advancement of clinical practice in specialty areas and development of criticalthinking and decision making is evaluated. Emphasis is placed on synthesis of information acquired throughout the programand application to anesthesia care. While supervision continues, evolution of independent thinking and autonomy isencouraged. Ability to make independent decisions is heavily evaluated as the student moves closer to programcompletion.

Credit Hours: 5Pre-requisite: Admission to the MSNA program, ANES 5731

ANTH 1310 - Introduction to Anthropology

This is a course in socio-cultural anthropology. It will discuss and describe such concepts as: 1) important explanatory andinterpretive paradigms (cultural materialism, sociobiology, symbolic anthropology, cognitive anthropology,) post-modernism); 2) subsistence, technology and economics (subsistence types, culture and technology variation, exchangesystems); 3) social organization (class and castes, marital residence, descent and kinship, enculturation, rites of passage);4) religion and ideology (mythology, prehistoric religions, a survey of world religions, witchcraft and magic); 5) fieldwork(data collection, data analyses, culture shock).

Credit Hours: 3

ANTH 2310 - Introduction to Physical Anthropology

This course will examine the origin and subsequent development of hominids (extinct and extant members of the genusHomo) with a specific emphasis on the genetic and cultural factors that have affected human evolution. Important topicswill include micro- and macro-evolutionary processes, primate taxonomy, hominid fossil evidence, and human adaptationand variation.

Credit Hours: 3

ANTH 3310 - Religions of the World

The primary objective of this course will be to study, compare, and contrast the great world religions. These will include:Christianity; Islam; Hinduism; Buddhism; Sikhism; Confucianism; Taoism; and Judaism. Lesser know religions will also bestudied: Baha'ism; Jainism; Shintoism; Zoroastrianism.

This course is cross listed with RELS 3315.

Credit Hours: 3 Prerequisites: WRIT 1310

ANTH 3315 - Ethnomedicine

This course will focus on the concepts of medicine and healing in a cross-cultural context. Topics covered will includemedical pluralism (indigenous healing practices and ideologies vs.: formal or western medical practices), cultural specificillness, and ethnobotany. The future of traditional medicine in an increasingly westernized world will also be discussed.

Credit Hours: 3 Prerequisite: WRIT 1311

ANTH 3325 - Anthropology of Religion



This course will explore and analyze religion (understood as both a social institution and a cultural ideology) from adistinctively anthropological point of view. Particular emphasis will be placed on both the purely theoretical andethnographic issues that are intrinsic to a cross-cultural examination of religion. This course cross registers with RELS3325.

Credit Hours: 3 Prerequisites: WRIT 1311, RELS 1310 or RELS 2310

ANTH 4310-Anthropology of Gender, Sexuality, and Patriarchy

This course will critically examine the dynamics of power vis-à-vis the disenfranchised and the dispossessed in bothgeneral terms and in regard to specific cases globally, specifically in those cases involving abuses of patriarchy. Thisexamination will necessarily involve discussions of feminism and feminist theory, the cultural construction of gender andsexuality, and the cultural origins of patriarchy. Also, the traditional or essentialist perspective will be compared andcontrasted with the postmodern perspective

Credit Hours: 3Prerequisites: ENGL 2320; ANTH 1310

ART 1310 - Art Appreciation

This introductory course is a study of how art reflects and shapes human experiences. Students are provided withconcepts, terms, and a historical context with which to develop, analyze and articulate their personal responses to a varietyof visual media, painting, sculpture, architecture and photography. Class sessions include lecture, discussion, and reflectivewriting. Works of art are experienced through exhibits, slides, films, and field trips. One research paper is required.

Credit Hours: 3

ART 3310 - Literature and the Visual Arts

This course examines the relationships of the literary and visual arts. Comparative study focuses upon various practices,critical theories, and social, historical, and philosophical concepts that cross-artistic boundaries and influence specificworks of literature and/or visual arts. Class sessions include lecture, discussion, film, and slide presentations as well asgroup activities. Critical thinking is encouraged as students apply concepts to analysis of fiction, poetry, paintings andsculpture from Western and Non-Western cultures. One analytical research paper and several short class presentations arerequired. This course is team taught by English and art faculty. Credit may be earned for either ENGL 3310 or ART 3310,but not for both.

Completion of ART 1310 and ENGL 2310 is strongly recommended.

Credit Hours: 3 Prerequisites: WRIT 1311,

BIOL 1110 - Introduction to Medical Terminology

This course will introduce pre-clinical students in the various allied health sciences to both basic medical and clinicalterminology. Vocabulary relevant to basic human anatomy and physiology, medicine and health, disease and clinicalanalyses will be emphasized. Jargon applicable to clinical specialties such as nursing, surgical technology, radiologictechnology, physical therapy, medical technology and emergency health science will be emphasized. Instruction will utilizea team approach; some instruction methods will involve the use of specific computer programs.

Credit Hours: 1

BIOL 1310 - Introduction to Biology

This one semester course presents, describes, discusses, and theorizes about the fundamentals of biology. The topicsinclude: basic biochemistry; cell structure and function; tissue structure and function; genetics and nucleic acids; meiosis;protein synthesis; enzymes; biological membranes; osmosis; active transport; facilitated transport; etc. This course isrequired for all students lacking previous coursework in biology. Course must be successfully completed before students



may enroll in BIOL 2310 (A&P-I) or BIOL 1315 General Biology-I).

Note: This course is required for new students who have not had high school or College biology coursework within the lastfive years.

Credit Hours: 3

BIOL 1315 - General Biology I

This course is an introduction to biologic principles. Students will student basic and important concepts in biology. Theseinclude: biochemistry, cell biology, metabolism, photosynthesis, cell division (mitosis). Other topics will include meiosis,genetics, molecular biology, developmental biology, evolution and ecology.

Credit Hours: 3

BIOL 1315L – General Biology I Laboratory

Students will study and visualize basic principles using a variety of techniques including light (bright field) microscopy,preparation of wet mounts, charts, models, and computer programs. Laboratory exercises will include: introduction to thecompound microscope, preparation of biological slides (whole wet mounts), cytology, cell biology, cell physiology,organelles and tissues using electron micrographs and computer programs, mitosis, meiosis and early embryology.Laboratory exercises will emphasize the use of the scientific method to make inquiries about the natural world. Studentswill be required to produce and maintain laboratory reports, produce drawings and illustrations and maintain laboratorynotebook. (Meets 3 hours per week)

Credit Hours: 1 Corequisite: BIOL 1315

BIOL 1316 - General Biology II

This course relates the broad biological principles covered in BIOL 111 to specific groups of animals. Emphasis is placedon the structure (morphology) and physiology of diverse organisms.

Enrollment in BIOL 1316L is strongly recommended

Credit Hours: 3 Prerequisites: BIOL 1315

BIOL 1316L – General Biology II Laboratory

Students will study a diverse sampling of animals using taxonomic, microscopic and dissection techniques. Emphasis isplaced on the divergent structure and physiology of these organisms. Organisms to be studied include those of thefollowing phyla: Sarcomastigophora, Porifera, Cnidaria, Platyhelminthes, Nematoda, Annelida, Mollusca, Arthropoda,Echinodermata and Chordata. Appropriate computer programs will be used to assist learning. Students will also beintroduced to the anatomy (osteology) of the human skeleton. Students will be required to generate and maintain laboratorynotebooks comprised of laboratory reports, figures and illustrations. (Meets 3 hours per week)

Credit Hours: 1 Prerequisites: BIOL 1315, 1315LCorequisite: 1316

BIOL 2310 - Human Anatomy and Physiology I

This foundation course in the life sciences introduces students to important concepts and biological principles necessary tounderstanding the structure and function of the human body. These concepts include: basic biology, basic chemistry, basicbiochemistry, fundamental cellular biology (cytology and cytostructure) and cellular physiology. Other topics include: basictissue structure and function, mitosis and meiosis. All fundamental information will be directly related to the concept ofsystemic homeostasis. Following this introduction, a survey of systemic anatomy and physiology will be initiated. Thisincludes: 1) the structure and function of the integument; 2) the structure and function of teeth, bones and joints; 3) and thestructure and function of muscles (skeletal, cardiac and smooth).



Enrollment in BIOL 2310L is strongly recommended.

Credit Hours: 3 Corequisites: CHEM 1310 or 1315

BIOL 2310L - Human Anatomy and Physiology I Laboratory

Students enrolled in this course will examine the anatomy and morphology of human cells, tissues, organs and systems.Students will study the following: 1) the fine structure of human cells; 2) the light microscopic anatomy and electronmicroscopic structure of human tissues; 3) the microscopic structure of the integumentary system; 4) the gross anatomyand microscopic morphology of the human skeleton and osseous tissue; 5) the gross anatomy, histology and electronmicroscopic fine structure of the human skeletal muscular system and muscle tissue; 6) the histology of the nervoussystem, especially neurons and synapses. Students will utilize a wide variety of methodologies to complete the above units,including: videos, models, human bones, human skulls, microscopic slides of human cells and tissues; electronmicrographs of human cells and tissues, and multiple CD-ROM computer programs. The laboratory is a self-paced,computerized laboratory.


BIOL 2311 - Human Anatomy and Physiology II

This is the continuation of BIOLOGY 2310 Human Anatomy and Physiology-I. The course integrates the structure andfunction of the various components of the following organ systems: 1) the structure and function of the nervous system; 2)the structure and function of the endocrine system; 3) digestive system or gastrointestinal-tract including the accessoryglands (salivary glands, liver, gall bladder and exocrine pancreas); 4) the cardiovascular and lymphatic systems includingthe heart, blood vessels and blood 5)the respiratory system; 6) the urinary system; 7) the male reproductive system; 8) andthe female reproductive system. Human developmental biology will be discussed in association with human reproductionand embryogenesis.


Credit Hours: 3 Prerequisites: "C" or better in BIOL 2310.

BIOL 2311L - Human Anatomy and Physiology II Laboratory

Students enrolled in this course will examine the anatomy and morphology of human cells, tissues, organs and systems.Students will study the following: 1) the gross and microscopic anatomy of the human brain and spinal cord; 2) the grossanatomy of the peripheral nervous system; 3) the light microscopic and fine structure of human endocrine glands; 4) thegross and light microscopic anatomy of the human digestive system; 5) the gross, light and electron microscopic anatomyof the human heart; 6) the structure and distribution of blood vessels, including capillaries; 7) the light microscopic structureof human blood cells; 8) the structure of the lymphoid system and its cells; 9) the gross anatomy, light microscopic andelectron microscopic morphology of the human respiratory system; 9) the gross anatomy, histology and electronmicroscopic fine structure of the human urinary system; 10) the gross anatomy and histology of the male and femalereproductive systems. Students will utilize a wide variety of methodologies to complete the above units, including: videos,models, microscopic slides of human organs, electron micrographs of human organs and multiple CD-ROM computerprograms. The laboratory is a self-paced, computerized laboratory.

Credit Hours: 1 Prerequisites: Successful completion of BIOL 2310 and BIOL 2310L with a grade of C or betterCorequisite: BIOL 2311

BIOL 2320 - Fundamentals of Human Nutrition

This course deals with the chemistry of the basic nutrients, i.e., carbohydrates, proteins, fats, vitamins, minerals and water,and their role in the conservation of health. Metabolic pathways utilized for the assimilation of these nutrients are studied.Maintenance of good nutrition habits are discussed. Relationships between poor nutrition and diseases (cancer, heart



disease, diabetes, etc.) are described. Information is presented to reinforce the idea that diet/nutrition is the most importanthealth factor that individuals can control. Learning what comprises a healthy diet, and the selection of such a diet isessential to good health. So-called "new" nutrients and nutritional research developments are discussed. Natural medicinesand alternative medicines are also described.

Enrollment in BIOL 2311 is strongly recommended.


BIOL 2325 - Fundamentals of Microbiology

Fundamentals of Microbiology is an introductory course in which the basic concepts of microbiology are presented. Thecourse covers the impact of microorganisms in a historical context, microbial functional anatomy, metabolic activities,growth, control of growth, and genetic mechanisms among bacteria. Also covered are the multiplication strategies andbiological roles of viruses and selected procarytic and eucaryotic microorganisms. The role of microorganisms in theenvironment and public health will be discussed. The course also includes an overview of infectious disease principles.



BIOL 2325L – Fundamentals of Microbiology Laboratory

This general laboratory course focuses on the basic principles and procedures used to manipulate and studymicroorganisms. The course will begin with basic microscopic skills: preparations and staining of specimens, proper useand handling of compound light microscopes, interpretation of visual images. Following the microscopy unit students willlearn basic aseptic technique, isolation, cultivation, enumeration and pure culturing skills. After students have developedthese basic skills they will expand on these methods to experimentally determine whether bacteria produce variousenzymes and hemolysins and to cultivate bacterial viruses. Students will determine the sensitivity of selected bacteria tovarious methods of microbial control: ultraviolet radiation, heavy metals, antibiotics and disinfectants. A genetics unit willdemonstrate the concepts of induced mutations and transformation using antibiotic resistance as a marker. An immunologyunit will demonstrate serological methods.

Credit Hours: 1 Corequisites: BIOL 2325

BIOL 3305 - Introduction to Biological Research

Designed to give the beginning biology major an introduction to literature resources, topic selection, use of statistics,scientific logic, and the oral and written presentation of results.

Credit Hours: 3Prerequisites: BIOL 1316, 1316L

BIOL 3310 - General Botany

A study of the biology of the fungi, the fungus-like protists, the algae (cyanobacteria and protistans), the bryophytes, thecryptogams and the phanerogams. Among the phanerogams an emphasis will be placed on the gymnosperms. Topicsdealing with the general biology and categorization of the angiosperms will also be presented.

Credit Hours: 3 Prerequisites: BIOL 1316, 1316L

BIOL 3315 - The History of Biology and Medicine

This course will study the history of biology and medicine through the following eras: 1) prehistory, 2) ancient China, 3)ancient India, 4) ancient Egypt, 5) ancient Mesopotamia, 6) ancient Greece, 7) Alexandria, 8) ancient Rome, 9) the middleages, 10) the Renaissance, 11) the New World, 12) the period of Enlightenment and Victorian times, 13) and finally modern



biological and medical themes. Selected and significant historical topics in the development of such fields as biochemistry,microbiology, botany, zoology medicine, physiology, anatomy, genetics, embryology, ecology, dentistry, medicine,pharmacology, and surgery will be discussed. Concepts of futuristic biology and medicine will also be developed. Theimpact of both the biological and medical sciences on society and technology will be described throughout the course.

Credit Hours: 3 Prerequisites: BIOL 1316,1316L or BIOL 2311, 2311L

BIOL 3320 - Fundamentals of Immunology

Fundamentals of immunology is an introductory course in which both basic and advanced concepts of immunology arepresented. The basic concepts presented include, but are not limited to: function of the innate defense mechanisms,antigens, development of the immune system, lymphocytes, immunoglobulins, lymphokines and inflammation. Advancedconcepts that will be presented are: Band T-lymphocyte ontogeny, generation of antibody diversity and genetics of themajor histocompatibility complex, cytokine networks and immunogenetics. Following the successful completion of thecourse, the student should have a firm understanding of the organization, function and operation of the immune system inthe defense against viruses, bacteria, fungi, parasites, tumors and transplanted courses.


BIOL 3325 - General Genetics

This course is a study of fundamental hereditary mechanisms and relationships. Emphasis is placed on nucleic acids andthe molecular and cytological roles by which genes are distributed and expressed. The course will cover six major units: I.The continuity of life cell division, and genetics. II. Heredity, genes and DNA. III. Expression of genetic information. IV.Recombinant DNA. V. Detection of nucleic acids and proteins. VI. Gene function in eukaryotic cells.

Credit Hours: 3 Prerequisites: 8 BIOL Credits, CHEM 1316, 1316L

BIOL 3330 - Introduction to Kinesiology

This course is designed to provide the student with a general overview of the principles involved in human motion.Emphasis will be placed on basic principles of kinesiology including: 1) a review of the major body systems that areinvolved in generating movement; 2) an overview of basic biomechanics; 3) an in-depth look at the anatomy (includingorigin and insertion of muscular attachments) of the major structures and joints of the human body such as: a) shoulder, b)elbow, c) wrist, d) hand, e) temporomandibular joint (TMJ), f) neck and trunk; g) pelvic girdle, h) hip, i) knee, j) ankle jointand foot. The course will also involve an in depth look at the actions that occur at these joints.

Credit Hours: 3 Prerequisites: Completion of BIOL 2310 with a grade of C or better

BIOL 3335 - Medical/Surgical Observation

This course is directed toward undergraduate, pre-health care students in an effort to introduce them to clinical medicine,its related fields and required training and preparation. Clinical medicine will be integrated with basic biomedical scienceand research. Each student will complete eight required surgical observation procedures and autopsies at local hospitals.Multiple elective observations are also required. During this course students actually work side-by-side with physicians andsurgeons in the operating room. This course has a limited enrollment. Due to limited space, this course cannot be audited.(Course can be taken two times for a total of 6 Credit Hours)

Credit Hours: 3 Prerequisites: BIOL 2311, 2311L; CHEM 1316, 1316L

BIOL 3340 - General Histology

This course will thoroughly investigate and analyze the structure of the cells and tissues that comprise the human body.The two major subdivisions of this course are: The structure of cells (cell biology): This part of the course will study the finestructure (ultrastructure) of cells. Various techniques and procedures for the study of cellular fine structure will be



discussed. These include: transmission electron microscopy, scanning electron microscopy, electron microscopic enzymehistochemistry, immunoelectronmicroscopy, X-ray spectroscopic analysis. II. The second part of the course will examinethe structure (light microscopy and electron microscopy) of the four basic tissue types (epithelial tissue, the connectivetissue, muscle tissue and nerve tissue). Techniques for studying tissues will also be discussed. Structural-functionalrelationships will be discussed throughout. Relevant histopathology will also be incorporated into the course. Students willbe required to complete multiple laboratory assignments using assigned computer programs, electron micrographs and acomplete histology microfiche set.

Credit Hours: 3 Prerequisites: 12 BIOL credits and 8 CHEM credits

BIOL 3345 - Microscopic Anatomy

This course is offered during the spring semester. This course will thoroughly investigate and analyze the light and electronmicroscopic structure of the cells and tissues that comprise the organs of the human body. All lectures will discuss the lightmicroscopic histology, the ultrastructure and the molecular structure of human cells and tissues. Functional and structuralspecializations will be described and discussed in detail. Changes in cell structure related to disease process, i.e., cellularpathology of histopathology, will also be described. Organs and systems to be covered include the following: thecardiovascular system: the heart, arteries, veins and capillaries; the brain and spinal cord: myelinated and non-myelinatednerves; the endocrine system: the adenohypophysis, the neurohypophysis, the pineal gland, the thyroid and parathyroidglands, the islets of Langerhans; the adrenal medulla and the adrenal cortex; the digestive system: stomach, smallintestine, large intestine; salivary glands, liver, gall bladder; the respiratory system: bronchi, bronchioles, alveoli, respiratorymembrane; the urinary system: kidneys, glomeruli and nephrons; and the male and female reproductive systems: ovaries,testes, various ducts, etc. Like BIOL 3340, this course also has a laboratory component.

Credit Hours: 3 Prerequisite: BIOL 2311, 2311L; CHEM 1316, 1316L

BIOL 3350 - Cellular, Molecular and Developmental Biology

This course will present information related to cytology, cellular physiology, molecular biology, developmental biology. Theprimary concepts to be presented will include the following. I. An overview of cells and cell research. II. Cell-to-cellsignaling and communication during development. III. Cell structure and function. IV. Cell regulation. Specific topics to becovered are: 1) the ER, Golgi complex and lysosomes and their role in protein sorting and transport; 2) mitochondria, peroxisomes, glyoxysomes and chloroplasts in bioenergetics and metabolism; 3) the cytoskeleton and itsrole in cell movement and form; 4) the plasmalemma and the cell surface; 5) cell signaling; 6) the cell cycle; 7) and cancer.Research in cell biology and contemporary techniques for studying cells will be emphasized throughout the course.

Credit Hours: 3 Prerequisites: 12 semester credit hours in BIOL

BIOL 3355 - General Parasitology

In this course, students will understand learn about the major parasites of humans and domesticated animals (cattle,sheep, dogs, horses, etc.). This experience will include: 1) epidemiology, 2) evolution, morphology, and natural history. Theamazingly complex, yet successful life cycles of these animals will be related in detail. This course has a laboratorycomponent.

Credit Hours: 3 Prerequisites: 12 BIOL Credits; CHEM 1316, 1316L

BIOL 3360 - Principles of Ecology

This course describes the fundamental ecological principles governing the structure and function of populations,communities, and ecosystems. Ecology is a holistic (broad-based and integrative) approach to understanding living thingsas they relate to both their physical environment and to each other. It is the interactions of living things that provide the datafor ecological studies.

Credit Hours: 3 Prerequisites Courses: 12 BIOL credits



BIOL 3370 – Embryology and Developmental Biology

This course is a vertebrate embryology course. It is a study of human embryology. Emphasis is on the fundamentaldevelopmental; processes shared by vertebrates. Topics include: 1) meiosis and gametogenesis; 2) fertilization; 3) earlydevelopment of the embryo form the zygote state through the differentiation and development of the neural tube and theneural crests (period of the embryo); 4) the events and phases of embryogenesis from fertilization to nine months (10 lunarmonths) of development; period of the ovum; period of the embryo; period of the fetus. The next phase of the course willdetail the development of selective human organ systems including the nervous system, the sensory organs, and thecardiovascular, digestive, respiratory, and urogenital systems. Throughtout the course the common mechanisms involvedin cytodifferentiation, histodifferentiation, organodifferentiation, and systemic differentiation will be discussed. Events relatedto gene activation/inactivation and biochemical differentiation, especially as related to cell-to-cell communication, will bediscussed. Developmental (congenital) defects will be described. Especially those related to the neural crests and neuraltube (neural crest and neural tube defects). The causes and successful clinical treatments (s) of pregnant mothers againstthese serious birth defect will be discussed.

Credit Hours: 3 Prerequisites: 12 credit hours of BIOL; CHEM 1316, 1316L

BIOL 3370L - Embryology and Developmental Biology Laboratory

This course is a vertebrate embryology laboratory course. The light microscopy of the following will be studied,demonstrated, and discussed; 1) structure of the male and female reproductive tissues; 2) light microscopyspermatogenesis and oogenesus; 3) light microscopy and comparison of mitosis and meiosis; 4) fertilization; 5) lightmicroscopy of cleavage, blastulation, gastrulation, and neuralation; 6) light microscopy of early embryogenesis of the frog to4 mm; 7) chick fetal development: 18 hours, 24 hours, 33 hours, and 48 hours; 8) fetal pig development to 10 mm.Appropriate internet web sites and CD-ROM programs will also be utilized.


BIOL 3375 - Pathogenic Microbiology

Pathogenic microbiology will emphasize the pivotal balance between microbial mechanisms of virulence and hostdefenses. The course will begin with an overview of the disease process and the types of pathogens. Next, a unit on innateand acquired host defenses will be presented. Mechanisms used by pathogens to overcome or inactivate host defenses willemphasized throughout the course. The remaining portion of the course will be comprised of units covering selectedbacterial, viral, protozoan, fungal and pathogens. The course will conclude with a study on the evolution and emergence ofinfectious diseases. Students will research and complete a project. (No Laboratory)


BIOL 3380 - Human Gross Anatomy

This is a three-dimensional, computerized study and evaluation of human gross anatomy. Advanced graphics, threedimensional analyses, and state-of-the-art computer programs will be utilized.

Credit Hours: 3 Prerequisites: Completion of BIOL 2311 and BIOL 2311L with a grade of C or better

BIOL 4310 – Pathophysiology

This course is a study of structural and physiological alterations associated with multiple disease processes and cell death.Topics for discussion will include: 1) inflammation; 2) water and electrolyte imbalance; 3) hemodynamic disorders; 4)trauma; 5) shock; 6) neoplasia (carcinogenesis); 7) cell death and necrosis; 8) and apoptosis.




BIOL 4325 - Endocrinology

This course will present the various types of hormones (polypeptide, protein, steroid, fatty acid, cytokines, etc.) and theirmechanism(s) of action on specific target cells. The individual endocrine glands will then be surveyed with regard to theirstructure and function. The role of hormones as in cell-to-cell communication and the regulation of systemic metabolismand homeostasis will be studied in detail. Information regarding the specific endocrine glands and their specific secretory(hormonal) products, their function, biochemistry and physiology will be presented. Both the traditional and the so-called"new" endocrine glands (skin, kidneys, heart, etc.) will be evaluated. Clinical relationships between endocrine hyposecretionand hypersecretion, as related to a broad spectrum of endocrine and homeostatic disorders, will be presented in detail.Multiple laboratory assignments will be required.


BIOL 4330 - Oncology and Tumor Cell Biology

This course will endeavor to instruct students on the development and causes of cancer. Students will study the basic cellbiology, biochemistry and molecular biology of cancer cells and tumors. Current ideas with regard to cancer prevention andtreatment will also be discussed. The latter will include the role of nutrition in the treatment and prevention ofcarcinogenesis and tumorigenesis. Assigned biomedical journal readings will be utilized throughout the course assupportive information for all lectures and text assignments. Some INTERNET sites will also be utilized. Some laboratoryassignments will also be required.

Credit Hours: 3 Prerequisites: BIOL 3325, 3350

BIOL 4335 - Human Cardiovascular Anatomy and Physiology

Biology 4335 will thoroughly investigate and discuss the normal structure, function and biochemistry/pharmacology, as wellas the pathophysiology of the heart, blood vessels, capillaries, blood and lymphoid system. The following topics will beemphasized: 1) the special properties of cardiac muscle; 2) the events of the cardiac cycle; 3) the regulation of the heartrate and cardiac rhythm; 5) the ECG/EKG; 6) the physiology of elastic and muscular arteries; 7) the regulation of bloodpressure; 8) capillary transport; 9) the structure and function of the blood cells; 10) red blood cells and gas transport; 11)the function of the white blood cells, including the B and T-lymphocytes; 12) extrinsic and intrinsic blood clotting; 13) andthe fetal circulation. The pharmacodynamics of the cardiovascular system will also be discussed. Clinically, topics such ascardiac arrhythmias, hypertension, hypercholesterolemia, LDLs, HDLs and atherosclerosis, and heart transplants will beevaluated. Computer laboratory assignments will be used to visually enhance didactic concepts. This course has alaboratory component.


BIOL 4340 - Human Neuroanatomy and Neurophysiology

BIOL 4340 will present and discuss the normal structure and function of neurons, the functional units of the nervoussystem. This will include details on resting membrane potentials, action potentials and other aspects of bioelectricity. Thestructure and neurochemistry of synapses will also be described including information relevant to "new" neurotransmitters.The structure and function of the brain and spinal cord will also be discussed in detail including specific nerve nuclei andtracts (ascending and descending). Some topics for conversation and discussion will include: 1) the structure and functionof nerve cells and synapses; 2) bioelectricity, action potentials and nerve impulses; 3) the CSF and the physiology ofintracranial pressure; 4) the structure and function of the cerebrum, cerebellum and brain stem, including specific nervenuclei; 5) the cranial nerves; 6) the spinal cord, ascending and descending pathways; 7) the biochemistry ofneurotransmitters and neuropeptides; 8) growth and repair in the nervous system. When ever possible fundamentalinformation and related clinical correlations will be presented and discussed.

Note: This course does have a laboratory component.

Completion of BIOL 3350 is recommended.




BIOL 4345 - The Structure and Function of the Urinary System

This is an advanced anatomy and physiology course designed primarily for pre-med (human medicine) majors. The coursewill describe primarily the role of the kidneys in the regulation of: osmotic balance, electrolyte balance and pH balance asrequired for the maintenance of in cellular and total body homeostasis. The physiology of nephrons, the functional units ofthe kidney, in glomerular filtration, tubular reabsorption and tubular secretion will be detailed. The countercurrentmechanisms involved in these activities will be described. In addition, contemporary ideas with regard to the role of thekidneys in other biological and physiological activities will be discussed. These include: 1) the role of the kidney in bloodpressure regulation; 2) the role of the kidney in Caï¿½ homeostasis; 3) the role of the kidney in erythropoiesis, 4) andothers. The course will close with a discussion of renal pathophysiology. The course does have a laboratory component.This will involve studies on: 1) the gross anatomy of the kidneys; 2) the histology of the kidneys; and 3) the electronmicroscopy of a nephron


BIOL 4350 - The Structure and Function of the Respiratory System

This is an advanced anatomy and physiology course designed primarily for pre-med (human medicine) majors. The coursewill describe primarily the anatomy and physiology of respiration of the respiratory system. The course will emphasize: 1)the mechanics of respiration (inspiration and expiration); 2) the physiology of pulmonary gas exchange (externalrespiration) and blood tissue gas exchange (internal respiration); 3) the transport of the respiratory gasses through thecardiovascular system. The role of the respiratory system in acid base balance will be described. Neural mechanismsregulating respiration will also be discussed. The pathophysiology of the respiratory system, involving chronic obstructivepulmonary disorders (COPDs), will be studied.


BIOL 4355 - Paleo-Evolution

This course will focus on: 1) the basic principles and mechanisms of biological evolution; 2) human evolution asconceptualized within the context of paleoanthropology. Important topics are: 1) the historical development of evolutionarytheory; 2) population genetics; 3) phenotypic variation; 4) speciation; 5) and macroevolution. These theoretical notions, andothers, will be discussed in the context of a thorough analysis of human evolution with a special emphasis onpaleoanthropology.


BIOL 4365 - General Pharmacology

Course describes and discusses pharmacology and medicine. Topics for discussion will be: 1) principles of pharmacology;2) pharmacokinetics; 3) pharmacodynamics; 4) autonomic pharmacology; 5) cardiovascular pharmacology; 6) autacoids; 7)chemotherapy; 8) endocrine pharmacology; 9) CNS pharmacology; 10) hemo/immunopharmacology. Clinical casescenarios will be presented.

Completion of BIOL 3350 is strongly recommended


BIOL 4415 - Pathogenic Microbiology and Pathogenic Microbiology Laboratory

The structure of disease causing bacteria is investigated. Mechanisms of disease are presented. The response oforganisms to these disease causing bacteria are studied. Infection, inflammation, immune responses, etc., are investigated.



Credit Hours: 4Prerequisites: BIOL 2325, 2325L; CHEM 1316, 1316L

BIOL 4910 - Human Medicine/Biology Seminar

This course is a series of one-hour seminars presented by both students and faculty. All presentations and reviews willinvolve the presentation and discussion of significant new research and clinical information related to human medicine.Students will select topics from either the medical literature or the Internet. Students will then prepare an annotated andillustrated report for presentation and discussion at class meetings. Audio-visual techniques must be utilized during allstudent lectures. Each student will make multiple presentations during the semester. Grades will be based on thethoroughness and understanding of the subject matter as demonstrated by both the written reports and the classpresentations by each individual student. In class participation will also be evaluated. The format for this course is not unlikethat of a journal club. During the first weeks of the course, involved faculty will present demonstrative seminars to students.

Credit Hours: 3 Prerequisites: Completion of 90 credit hours

BIOL 4915 - Research Problems in Biology/Medicine

Faculty guided research for biology and human medicine majors. Credit Hours: 3Prerequisites: Completion of 60 credit hours

CHEM 1310 - Introduction to Chemistry

This is a fundamentals of chemistry course. This course is subdivided into inorganic chemistry, organic chemistry andbiochemistry.

Credit Hours: 3

CHEM 1315 - Fundamentals of Chemistry I

Fundamentals of Chemistry I introduces the student to the basic principles of the science of chemistry. The course beginswith a discussion of the importance of units of measurement, and the interconversions between units and the reliability ofdata. These themes are reiterated throughout the course. Major areas of emphasis in this course are: 1) the organization ofmatter; 2) the stoichiometry of chemical change; 3) gas behavior; 4) energy transformations that accompany chemicalchange; 5) and electron configurations and periodicity.

Enrollment in CHEM 1315L strongly recommended.

Credit Hours: 3 Corequisite: MATH 1315

CHEM 1315L - Fundamentals of Chemistry I Laboratory

Laboratory for Fundamentals of Chemistry I is a hands-on laboratory course designed to interface with, and complement,the topic covered in Chemistry 1315. Students learn the basics of measurements, scientific method, chemical analysis, andrecording data. (Lab meets three hours per week.).

Credit Hours: 1 Corequisite: CHEM 1315

CHEM 1316 - Fundamentals of Chemistry II

CHEM 1316 builds on and expands the basic chemical principles learned in CHEM 1315. This course begins with adiscussion of the theories of chemical bonding and molecular shapes. This is followed by a brief overview of the bondingproperties of carbon and the structural aspects of organic compounds. Most of the course is devoted to chemical reactions,with emphasis on quantitative and conceptual features of reaction dynamics. Units include chemical kinetics, equilibrium,



transition state theory and chemical thermodynamics. Application of these concepts will include units covering equilibria ofacid-base systems and ionic systems (buffers, solubility, and complexions). The purpose of CHEM 1316 is to providestudents with a strong foundation in understanding chemical reactions as dynamic processes. These processes have wideapplications in most natural phenomena.

Enrollment in CHEM 1316L is strongly recommended

Credit Hours: 3 Prerequisites: MATH 1315; CHEM 1315

CHEM 1316L - Fundamentals of Chemistry II Laboratory

Laboratory for Fundamentals of Chemistry II is a hand-on laboratory designed to provide experimental inquiry into thetopics covered in Chemistry 1316. Students expand their knowledge of chemical analysis and learn some basic techniquesof synthesis. Topics covered include: 1) chemical kinetics; 2) equilibria; 3) and thermodynamics. (Lab meets three hoursper week.)

Credit Hours: 1 Prerequisites: CHEM 1315, CHEM 1315LCorequisite: CHEM 1316

CHEM 2210 - Analytical Chemistry

This course deals with equilibria, titrations, electrochemistry, chromatography and a variety of spectroscopic techniques.The latter include nuclear magnetic resonance (NMR), UV/vs and mass spectrometry (MS). The steps in chemicalanalyses, unit conversions, determination of chemical concentrations and the preparation of solutions are described inrelation to analytical chemistry. The course encompasses methods for calibrating analytical equipment and a description ofthe statistical methods that can be used to evaluate experimental error.

Credit Hours: 2 Prerequisites: CHEM 1316, CHEM 1316LCorequisite: CHEM 2210L

CHEM 2210L - Analytical Chemistry Laboratory

This course is an analytical chemistry laboratory that deals with experiments involving titrations, electrochemistry,chromatography and a variety of spectroscopic techniques. Chemical measurements involve unit conversions, solutionpreparations and the use of basic analytical chemistry equipment. Statistical analysis and error determinations are appliedto the various analytical experiments performed during the course. (Lab meets three hours per week).

Credit Hours: 2 Prerequisites: CHEM 1316, CHEM 1316LCorequisites: CHEM 2210

CHEM 2310 - General Organic Chemistry I

A study of the compounds of carbon and includes the study of aliphatic and aromatic compounds. Course will includediscussions on the biological aspects of organic chemistry.

Enrollment in CHEM 2310L is strongly recommended.

Credit Hours: 3 Prerequisites: CHEM 1316, CHEM 1316L

CHEM 2310L - General Organic Chemistry I Laboratory

This course will introduce chemistry students to basic laboratory operations and procedures. Techniques of organicchemistry will be described, including an introduction to spectroscopy. Computer analyses will be utilized. (Lab meets threehours per week).




CHEM 2311 - General Organic Chemistry II

This course is a continuation of CHEM 2310. Course will discuss carbon compounds containing carbonyl, carboxylic acid,amine, and pheno-functional groups. Relationships with biological chemistry will be described.

Enrollment in CHEM 2311L is strongly recommended.

Credit Hours: 3 Prerequisite: CHEM 2310

CHEM 2311L - General Organic Chemistry II Laboratory

This course is a continuation of CHEM 2310. This course will acquaint chemistry students with important laboratoryoperations. The course will stress reactions and synthesis. Computer analyses will be utilized. (Lab meets three hours perweek).

Credit Hours: 1 Prerequisites: CHEM 2310, CHEM 2310LCorequisite: CHEM 2311

CHEM 3310 - Biochemistry

This course will be comprised of approximately 15-20 units. Students will study: 1) the basic biochemical molecules, theirstructure and functions. These will include: proteins, enzymes, lipids, carbohydrates (including glycogen metabolism andgluconeogenesis) and nucleic acids (including replication, transcription and protein synthesis). 2) Studies on intermediarymetabolism will include: glycolysis, the pentose phosphate pathway, the citric acid cycle (Krebs or TCA cycle), oxidativephosphorylation, lipid metabolism, amino acid metabolism. 3) Students will also study signal transduction pathways andmechanisms involved in the action of hormones and neurotransmitters.

Credit Hours: 3 Prerequisites: BIOL 1316 or BIOL 2311, CHEM 2311

CHEM 4410 - Toxicology

This course is a combination lecture and laboratory course. The course content includes a comprehensive overview oftoxins involved in forensic studies.

This course is cross listed with FOSC 4410

Credit Hours: 4 Prerequisites: FOSC 3310, 3410

CHEM 4915 - Research Problems in Chemistry

Faculty guided research in Chemistry for biology and human medicine majors. This course may be take more than once.Faculty approval is required.

Credit hours: 1-6Prerequisites: Successful completion of at least 8 semester credit hours in CHEM

CLSC 1110 - Introduction to Medical Laboratory Sciences

This introductory course covers the admission/curriculum requirements for entrance into the CLS program. General topicssuch as universal precaution/safety, professional behaviors, communication skills, and confidentiality are discussed. Careerguidance and career development are addressed. The design of the laboratory and the function of the CLS professionalare described in detail.



Credit Hours: 1

CLSC 1310 - Introduction to Laboratory Methods

In this course students will learn the theory and practical applications of basic laboratory math. Basic clinical laboratorytechniques such as phlebotomy, pipeting, blood smear preparation, physical and chemical urine examination, and othersimple hematological and microbiological techniques are studied and practiced. Principles and procedures for laboratoryequipment such as balances, centrifuges, microscopes, and the spectrometer are also covered/practiced.

Credit Hours: 1Prerequisites: CHEM 1315; MATH 1315

CLSC 3710 - Urinalysis and Body Fluids

This course begins with discussions of renal anatomy, related principles of urine formation and the history of urinalysis.Discussions then focus on the principles and practice of microscope, physical and chemical analysis of urine. Body fluidslectures cover human anatomy as it relates to the formation of various fluids including synovial fluid, serous fluid, spinalfluid, semen, amniotic fluid, and feces. Microscopic and biochemical analysis of each fluid and important disease processesare also discussed.

Credit Hours: 1 Corequisite: CLSC 3710L

CLSC 3710L - Urinalysis and Body Fluid Laboratory

This laboratory course will include the practice of basic techniques used in the physical, chemical, and microscopic analysisof urines and body fluid specimens.

Credit Hours: 1 Corequisite: CLSC 3710

CLSC 3715 - Mycology, Parasitology, and Virology

This course focuses on the diagnosis of infections caused by fungi, parasite, and viruses. The course also includesdiscussions of classification schemes, life cycles, epidemiology, pathogenesis and treatment options.

Credit Hours: 1

CLSC 3720 - Clinical Immunology and Serology

This course includes discussions of innate, humoral, and cell-mediated immune mechanisms. Topics include, but are notlimited to, innate resistance, complement, lymphocyte ontogeny, generation of immunoglobulin and TCR diversity, MHC,cytokines, immunodeficiency diseases, autoimmune diseases and serology.

Credit Hours: 3

CLSC 3725 - Immunohematology

This course considers immunohematology, blood banking and immunopathology. Immunohematology is focused ondiscussions of blood group antigens and antibodies, and their detection, as well as tests for serologic compatibility. Bloodbanking considers blood donors, processing of donated units, blood components and the therapeutic consequences oftransfusion. Immunopathology considers hemolytic disease of the newborn and autoimmune hemolytic anemias, includingmechanism and diagnosis.


CLSC 3725L - Immunohematology Laboratory



This laboratory course offers the student an opportunity to practice the performance of procedures such as serologic tests,blood typing studies, antibody screens/identifications, and cross matches.


CLSC 3730 - Clinical Biochemistry I

This course will discuss pathology, and analysis of proteins, enzymes, lipids, and carbohydrates. The pathology of both thehepatic and cardiac organ systems will be disussed. Additionally, the evaluation of quality control and other specializedtopics will be included.


CLSC 3730L - Clinical Biochemistry Laboratory

This laboratory will include the discussion, demonstration, and practice of both manual and semi-automated methods ofanalysis. Analysis will include the use of the spectrophotometer, performance of electrophoresis, and the operation ofautomated chemistry instrumentation. Laboratory practice of quality control analysis will also be included.


CLSC 3740 - Clinical Hematology I

This course will explore basic concepts of hematopoeisis in conjunction with erythrocyte and leukocytestructure/morphology, physiology, and function. The lecture will provide an introduction to the topics of platelets andhemostasis and will discuss the processes of primary and secondary hemostasis as well as the process of fibrinolysis.Anemia and various hemoglobin disorders will be discussed. The course will also provide instruction about nonmalignantdiseases of white blood cells.


CLSC 3740L - Clinical Hematology Laboratory

This laboratory course will include the discussion, demonstration, and practice of routine and specialized hematologicalanalyses including white blood cell differentials, hand cell counts, microhematocrit and hemoglobin determination, andother selected hematological and coagulation tests.


CLSC 3750 - Clinical Bacteriology I

This course focuses on the isolation and identification of aerobic bacteria, including the Gram-positive cocci/bacilli, andGram-negative cocci/bacilli. Some miscellaneous groups of bacteria will also be discussed. The course also includesdiscussions of classification schemes, epidemiology, and pathogenesis.


CLSC 3750L - Clinical Bacteriology Laboratory

This laboratory course provides the opportunity for students to practice the isolation and identification of the pathogenicbacteria described in Bacteriology I. Pure culture isolates of representative organisms from each group of bacteria will bemorphologically and biochemically examined.

Credit Hours: 1



Corequisite: CLSC 3750

CLSC 4730 - Clinical Biochemistry II

This course will discuss the physiology, pathology, and analysis of nonprotein nitrogens, acid base balance, electrolytes,and osmolality. The pathology of the renal system as it relates to these analytic topics will be explored. This course will alsodiscuss the physiology, pathology, and analysis of the endocrine system and its hormones. Additionally, instruction in thebiochemistry and analysis of specialized/ advanced topics will be included.

Credit Hours: 3 Prerequisite: CLSC 3730

CLSC 4740 - Hematology II

This course will discuss the pathophysiology and diagnosis of leukemias, lymphomas and related malignant WBCdisorders. Principles and applications of flow cytometry will be described. The evaluation of bone marrow and the use ofcytochemical stains will also be discussed. Disorders of primary hemostasis, secondary hemostasis, thrombophilias, andrelated disorders will also be discussed.

Credit Hours: 3 Prerequisite: CLSC 3740 Corequisite: CLSC 4765

CLSC 4750 - Clinical Bacteriology II

This course will discuss the interpretation and analysis of bacterial cultures as organized by specimen source. Antibioticsand antibiotic susceptibility testing will also be discussed. The isolation, identification, epidemiology, and pathogenesis ofanaerobic bacteria, mycobacteria, and certain miscellaneous bacteria will also be included.

Credit Hours: 2 Prerequisites : CLSC 3750 Corequisite: CLSC 4765

CLSC 4760 - Molecular Diagnostics and Medical Genetics

This course focuses on the application of molecular methods in the diagnosis of human diseases. Topics include, but arenot limited to: biochemical and Mendelian genetics; mutations and mutagens; nucleic acid isolation, purification, quantitationand analysis; protein analysis; lymphocyte culture and chromosome preparation; and the inheritance and pathogenesis ofmolecular and chromosomal disorders.


CLSC 4765L - Clinical Diagnoses Laboratory

This laboratory will include the discussion and practice of molecular diagnostic and medical genetic techniques. The coursewill also include advanced topics of laboratory practice including, but not limited to topics such as: 1) theinterpretation/analysis of advanced hematological data and abnormal blood smears 2) the interpretation of a variety ofbacterial cultures as analyzed by body site.

Credit Hours: 2 Prerequisites: CLSC 3740L, CLSC 3750L Corequisites: CLSC 4740, CLSC 4750, CLSC 4760

CLSC 4770 - Laboratory Education and Research

This course examines the topics of both laboratory education and research. The education topics examined in this courseinclude teaching and learning strategies, instructional design, competency-based education, the development ofappropriate grading rubrics, and test development/analysis. Bloom’s taxonomy levels are used to develop objectives andtest questions. Objectives are developed using Roger Mager’s format. The research component of this course begins with a



discussion of the various types of quantitative and qualitative research designs. Elements of the research process includingresearch questions/ hypotheses, the literature review, data collection, and data analyses/ interpretation are discussed andapplied to the field of Clinical Laboratory Sciences. The course participants are required to develop and design projectsand/or complete assignments involving the research and educational issues presented in the course.

Credit Hours: 2

CLSC 4775 - Laboratory Management

The principles of laboratory management, which include organizational structure, leadership, management functions andproblem solving and decision making are addressed in this course. Human Resource management guidelines andprinciples are discusses as they relate to laboratory personnel. Legal and ethical issues facing laboratory personnel arepresented in this section. Included as topics in the financial management lectures are the fundamentals of financialmanagement, cost analysis, budgeting and reimbursement. The section on laboratory operations encompasses lectureaddressing the utilization of personnel, the analysis of workflow and staffing patterns. Methods of preparing for laboratoryand hospital accreditation are important aspects of the course, as well as complying with government standards that applyto laboratory practices.

Credit Hours: 2

CLSC 4785 - Immunohematology Practicum

This course is a clinical practicum in immunohematology and includes clinical practice in phlebotomy, immunohematology,immunology, serology, blood donor screening and collection, component preparation and blood banking. This course alsoincludes clinical practice in molecular diagnostics, medical genetics, and cytogenetics.

Credit Hours: Variable (1-5 per semester) Prerequisite: Successful completion of all applicable didactic and classroom laboratory CLSC courses

CLSC 4786 - Clinical Chemistry Practicum

This course is a clinical practicum in clinical chemistry and includes the principles and operation of multi-channeledchemistry analyzers, spectrophotometers, osmometers, and electrophoretic equipment.


CLSC 4787 - Hematology Practicum

This course is a clinical practicum in hematology and includes clinical practice in both automated and manual methods inhematology, hemostasis, urinalysis, and body fluids analysis. The course also includes advanced hematological methodsincluding the principles and theories of flow cytometry, antinuclear antibody testing, and specialized testing in coagulation.


CLSC 4788 - Clinical Microbiology Practicum

This course is a clinical practicum in microbiology and includes clinical practice in bacteriology, parasitology, mycology, andvirology. Basic techniques such as specimen collection and processing and the performance of various manual/automatedmethods for biochemical and susceptibility testing are included. Advanced topics include the identification/diagnosis ofinfectious disease through the use of molecular methods.


CLSC 4795 - Immunohematology Articulation Practicum

This course is a clinical practicum in immunohematology, immunology, and serology with emphasis onadvanced/specialized blood banking procedures/techniques such as antibody identification.



Credit Hours: 2 Prerequisite: Successful completion of all applicable didactic and classroom laboratory CLSC courses

CLSC 4796 - Clinical Chemistry Articulation Practicum

This course is a clinical practicum in clinical chemistry with emphasis on advanced/specialized chemistryprocedures/techniques such as electrophoresis.


CLSC 4797 - Hematology Articulation Practicum

This course is a clinical practicum in hematology with emphasis on advanced/specialized hematology practices such asflow cytometry, antinuclear antibody testing, and specialized testing in coagulation. The course also includes clinicalpractice in molecular diagnostics, medical genetics, and cytogenetics.

Credit Hours: 3 Prerequisite: Successful completion of all applicable didactic and classroom laboratory CLS courses

CLSC 4798 - Clinical Microbiological Articulation Practicum

This course is a clinical practicum in microbiology with emphasis on advanced/specialized procedures and techniques inthe areas of bacteriology, mycology, mycobacteriology, virology, and molecular diagnostics.


CLSC 4910 - Seminar

This course focuses on the multidisciplinary discussion of case studies and topics from current Clinical Laboratory Science(CLS) literature. The course also incorporates a review of core CLS curriculum topics in order to aid graduates inpreparation for national certification examination.


CSCI 1310 - Computer Applications

This course provides n overview of microcomputer applications including a brief introduction to computer concepts,Microsoft Windows, Microsoft Office, Microsoft Office Word, Microsoft Office Access, Microsoft Office PowerPoint, MicrosoftOutlook, creating web pages, and integration of applications.

Credit Hours: 3

CSCI 5110 – Advanced Software Applications

This course is designed to provide students with advanced information and technology literacy skills to be successful in agraduate level program.

This course is open to students with senior standing (90+ hours successfully completed

Credit Hours: 1Prerequisite: CSCI 1310 or equivalent

ENGL 2310 - Introduction to Literature

This course is designed to introduce students to basic features of the three major literary forms: fiction, poetry, and drama.The class meets for three hours per week during regular semesters and six hours per week during the summer semester.



Course sessions are interactive. In addition to lecture, sessions include discussion, writing tasks, group activities, andpresentations. Two critical analysis papers are required.


ENGL 2320 - Academic Discourse

This advanced composition course prepares students to meet the rhetorical (reading/writing) demands of courses withinthree major academic areas: humanities, social/behavioral sciences, and natural sciences. The literary conventions,standards, tools, and practices of all three discourse "communities" are surveyed, and students focus their semesterprojects within their major academic discipline or area of interest.

Credit Hours: 3 Prerequisites: WRIT 1311 or permission of the instructor

ENGL 2335 - British Literature I

This course provides a survey of major British literary events and works occurring from the Middle Ages through the 18thcentury. Course sessions are interactive. One analytical paper is required.


ENGL 2336 - British Literature II

This course continues the survey of major British literary history begun in ENGL 2335. Study begins with the 19th centuryand ends with the present day. Course sessions are interactive. One analytical paper is required.


ENGL 3340-Literature and Music

This course examines the relationship of the literary and musical arts. Comparative study focuses upon various practices,critical theories and social, historical, and philosophical concepts that cross artistic boundaries and influence specific worksof literature and/or music. Class sessions include lecture, discussion, film and studio presentations, and group activities. Critical thinking is encouraged as students apply concepts to analysis of fiction, poetry, and musical compositions fromWestern and Non-Western cultures. One analytical research paper and several short class presentations are required. The course is team-taught by faculty from the English and the music disciplines.

Successful completion of MUSI 1310 is strongly recommended.

Credit Hours: 3Prerequisites: WRIT 1311;

ENGL 2345 - American Literature I

This course provides a survey of major American literary events and works occurring from the Colonial Period throughapproximately mid-19th century with the works of Walt Whitman and Emily Dickinson. Course sessions are interactive. Oneanalytical paper is required.


ENGL 2346 - American Literature II

This course continues the survey of major American literary history begun in ENGL 2345. Study begins with the secondhalf of the 19th century and ends with the present day. Course sessions are interactive. One analytical paper is required.




ENGL 3310 - Literature and the Visual Arts

This course examines the relationship of the literary and visual arts. Comparative study focuses upon various practices,critical theories, and social, historical, and philosophical concepts that cross artistic boundaries and influence specific worksof literature and/or visual arts. Class sessions include lecture, discussion, film, and slide presentations, and group activities.Critical thinking is encouraged as students apply concepts to analysis of fiction, poetry, paintings and sculpture fromWestern and Non-Western cultures. One analytical research paper and several short class presentations are required. Thecourse is team-taught by faculty from the English and the art disciplines. (credit may be earned for either ENGL 3310 orART 3310 but not for both)

This course is cross listed with ART 3310

Successful completion of ART 1310 and ENGL 2310 is highly recommended.


ENGL 3315 - Studies in Fiction

This course examines the forms, theories and history of the two major forms of fiction: the novel and the short story.Course sessions are interactive. One analytical paper is required.


ENGL 3320 - Studies in Poetry

This course examines the forms, theories, and history of poetic literature. Course sessions are interactive. One analyticalpaper is required.


ENGL 3325 - Studies in Dramatic Literature

This course examines the forms, theories, and history of dramatic literature. Course sessions are interactive. Oneanalytical paper is required.

Credit Hours: 3 Prerequisite: ENGL 311

ENGL 3340 - Literature and Music

This course examines the relationship of the literary and musical arts. Comparative study focuses upon various practices,critical theories, and social, historical, and philosophical concepts that cross artistic boundaries and influence specific worksof literature and/or music. Class sessions include lecture, discussion, film and audio presentations, and group activities.Critical thinking is encouraged as students apply concepts to analysis of fiction, poetry, and musical compositions fromWestern and Non-Western cultures. One analytical research paper and several short class presentations are required. Thecourse is team-taught by faculty from the English and the music disciplines. (credit may be earned for either English 3340or Music 1310 but not for both)

Successful completion of MUSI 1310 and ENGL 2310 is strongly recommended.


ENGL 4310 - Introduction to Critical Theory



This course presents an historical survey of critical thought about the nature and function of reading, writing and writtenlanguage. Beginning with the Greek philosophers and ending with postmodernist theorists, students study and applyconcepts to specific works of fiction, poetry, drama, history, and biography. Class sessions include lecture, discussion, andgroup activities. One analytical research paper is required.

Credit Hours: 3 Prerequisites: ENGL 2310, or permission of the instructor

ENGL 4315 - Special Topics in British Literature

This course focuses upon a specific author, theme, period, or genre in British literary history. Class sessions may includelecture, discussion, and film. One analytical research paper is required. This course may be taken for credit more than oncewhen topics differ.

Successful completion of ENGL 2320 and ENGL 4310 is highly recommended.

Credit Hours: 3 Prerequisites: ENGL 2310, or permission of the instructor

ENGL 4320 - Special Topics in American Literature

This course focuses upon a specific author, theme, period, or genre in American literary history. Class sessions mayinclude lecture, discussion, film, and presentations. One analytical research paper is required. This course may be taken forcredit more than once when topics differ.

Successful completion on ENGL 2320 and ENGL 4310 is strongly recommended.

Credit Hours: 3 Prerequisites: ENGL 2310 or permission of the instructor

ENGL 4325 – Special Topics in World Literature

This course focuses upon a specific author, theme, period, or genre in the literary heritage of a specific culture other thanBritish or American. Works in translation are assigned. Class sessions may include lecture, discussion, film, andpresentations. One analytical research paper is required. This course may be taken for credit more than once when topicsdiffer.

Successful completion of ENGL 2320 and ENGL 4310 is strongly recommended.


ENGL 4630 – Senior Project in English

This independent study course allows senior English majors opportunity to pursue personal interests while practicing skillsnecessary for scholarly research and critical analysis of a literary work, genre, author, or period. Students who completethis course should be ready to begin graduate studies in an English program. Under close faculty supervision, the studentdesigns and completes a project that must include development of an annotated bibliography and an analytical researchpaper suitable as a student presentation at a professional conference or for publication in a journal acceptingundergraduate writing on a literary subject.

Credit Hours: 6 Prerequisites: ENGL 2310, completion of all 2000 and 3000 level requirements for the Bachelor of Arts in Liberal Studieswith an English concentration.

FOSC 1210 – Forensic Science Survey

This course is an overview of forensic science. The criminal justice system and law enforcement are discussed briefly andrelated to physical evidence collection and expert witness testimony. Criminalistics, crime analysis, toxicology and forensicmolecular biology are discussed in some detail.



Credit Hours: 2 Prerequisites: BIOL 1315, 1315L; CHEM 1315, 1315L

FOSC 2210 - Forensic Science Professional Practice

This course is an overview of the forensic scientist as a professional. The scope of the job, accreditation and boardcertification are discussed. The ethical role of the forensic scientist as an expert witness involved with the identification,collection and presentation of physical evidence is discussed at length.

Credit Hours: 2

FOSC 2310 - Crime Scene Search and Recovery

This course explores the protocol to be used at the crime scene. The course content includes processing methods,documentation, collection and preservation of physical evidence.

Credit Hours: 3 Prerequisites: FOSC 1210 and 2210

FOSC 3310 - Forensic Evidence, Law and Criminal Procedures

The law of criminal procedures and rules of evidence are discussed in detail in this course. Mock trials are held to exposestudents to practice as expert witnesses.

Credit Hours: 3 Prerequisites: WRIT 1311, MATH 1315, FOSC 2310

FOSC 3410 - Criminalistics and Crime Analysis

This course is a combination lecture and laboratory course. The techniques used to detect, identify, analyze and compareevidence are described and practiced. Fingerprint collection, hair and fiber analysis, chemical and physical evidence andbiological clues are presented.

Credit Hours: 4 Prerequisites: WRIT 1311, MATH 1315, FOSC 2310

FOSC 4410 - Toxicology


This course is cross listed with CHEM 4410.


FOSC 4415 - Forensic Molecular Biology

Various DNA analyses are presented in this course and related to forensic science. In the laboratory, the students willpractice DNA procedures.


FOSC 4710 - Forensic Science Practicum

The course constitutes practical experience in a real crime lab setting.

Credit hours: 6



Prerequisites: FOSC 3310, 3410, 4415

GERO 1310 - Introduction to Gerontology

Introduction to the interdisciplinary study of aging emphasizing biological, psychological, cultural, economic, and socialprocesses. The course also explores gerontology as a career.

Credit Hours: 3

GERO 2310 - Fundamentals of Movement Science

This course presents an overview to the science of human movement through a multidisciplinary approach that includesmechanical, psychological, physiological, anatomical, environmental, and sociological conceptions. Throughout the coursethe effects of aging on human movement are integrated.

Credit Hours: 3 Prerequisites: GERO 1310 or permission form the Program Director

GERO 3310 - Health Promotion and Aging

Principles of health promotion surveying physiological, psychological and social health problems, and the changing healthof adults during the middle and later years. This course focuses on the challenges facing older adults and on strategies topromote successful aging.

Credit Hours: 3 Prerequisites: GERO 1310 or permission from the Program Director

GERO 3315 - The Physiology of Aging

Lecture and discussion of the effects of normative aging processes on homeostatic mechanisms and how these changesrelate to development of disorders and diseases in later life.

Credit Hours: 3 Prerequisites: Junior standing; GERO 1310, GERO 3410

GERO 3320 - Aging and Disabilities

An examination of the disablement process, chronic disease, and aging. Issues and implications of disablement arediscussed.

Credit Hours: 3 Prerequisites: Junior standing; GERO 3315

GERO 3410 - Exercise in Health and Disease

The course examines the role of exercise in health and disease, including acute and chronic effects of exercise forindividuals with chronic diseases. In addition, this course explores exercise prescriptions, training guidelines, andtherapeutic benefits of exercise intervention and rehabilitation.

Credit Hours: 4 Prerequisites: Junior standing; BIOL 2310, BIOL 2310L; GERO 2310

GERO 4310 - Gerontology Practicum

Supervised experience in one or more community agencies that serve older adults.

Credit Hours: 3 Prerequisites: Senior standing: GERO 1310

GERO 4910 - Directed Research in Aging



Individual readings and research leading to the preparation of a senior paper.

Credit Hours: 4 Prerequisites: Senior standing: GERO 1310

HIST 1310 - World History I

This course introduces basic historical concepts and seeks to impart information regarding the sweep of human history.Major movements and personalities in world history are highlighted. Further, the course focuses upon the factors, whichhave impacted the development of the major cultures of our world, and establishes a foundation for developing anunderstanding of the forces, which continue to shape the modern world.


HIST 1311 - World History II

This course is a continuation of HIST 1310. This course will discuss and describe the forces that have shaped anddeveloped our world from the year 1650 to the present day.


HIST 1315 - American History I

This course is a survey course of United States history. This course will discuss and described the significant events ofAmerican History from the discovery to 1876.


HIST 1316 - American History II

This course is a continuation of HIST 1315. The significant events of American History from 1876 to the present day will bedescribed and discussed.


HIST 2310 - Louisiana History

The course will introduce students to basic Louisiana history.


HIST 2315 - African-American History

The course will provide students with an overview of African-American history from the early seventeenth century to thepresent.


HSER 1210 - Professions in Healthcare Management

This course is an introduction to the many healthcare management professions that are available to students who plan toconsider this as their profession at some point in their career. The various professions will be outlined with certain jobexpectations and duties, career paths, salaries, challenges and opportunities. Guest speakers will be invited to theclassroom to offer first-hand experience and scenarios that will help expedite that particular career path. Even if students do



not plan to be a manager, understanding some key roles in the healthcare profession can help the student be a moreeffective co-worker, team member, and organizational citizen.

Credit Hours: 2

HSER 2315 - Introduction to Accounting

This course focuses on accounting as the language of business and emphasizes the terminology used in accounting. Thecourse exposes the students to the language of business enabling them to make decisions and informed judgments aboutthe economic activities of our society.

Credit Hours: 3 Prerequisite: Sophomore Standing; MATH 1315

HSER 2320 - Macroeconomics in Healthcare

This course is a study of macroeconomics, with a health care focus. It emphasizes supply and demand for the varioushealth care goods and services (hospital care, physician services, nursing care, etc.), and analyzing problems related toeconomic growth, employment and inflation. It also includes an analysis of the role of government in the distribution andsubsidization of health care services. Current relevant topics such as global economics and national health insurance arealso evaluated.


HSER 3340 - Healthcare Systems and Trends

This course is an introduction to the health care delivery system in the United States including discussions about thevarious trends. Classes will be conducted as forums of discussion emphasizing contemporary issues related to health careprofessionals, facilities, organization patterns, reimbursement, and quality of care. Classes will combine lectures,discussions, current events, debates, and exams.

Credit Hours: 3 Prerequisites: Junior standing or permission of instructor Corequisite: HSER 3360, HSER 3370, HSER 3380 or permission from the instructor and/or Program Director

HSER 3350 - Healthcare Management

Introduction to the principles for management for organizations that deliver health care services such as hospitals, nursinghomes, multi-specialty clinics, and home health care agencies. Concepts and theories from the general managementliterature that are particularly helpful in organization and management of health care organizations will be surveyed.

Credit Hours: 3 Prerequisites: Junior standing or permission of instructorCorequisite: HSER 3370, HSER 4320, HSER 4340

HSER 3360 - Microeconomics in Healthcare

The health care economy is of special interest because of its size in the US economy and because of the profound effectthat health and the lack of health can have on every individual. This course provides a focused look at the economics of thehealth sector and the major issues that motivate the current attempts at health care reform.

Credit Hours: 3 Prerequisite: HSER 2320Corequisite: HSER 3340, HSER 4330, HSER 4340 or permission from the instructor

HSER 3370 - Quality Improvement in Healthcare

This course will focus on the tools needed to implement quality measures and systematically monitor and evaluateoutcomes in a healthcare organization to ensure excellence in healthcare. Important concepts of Continuous Quality



Improvement (CQI), Total Quality Management (TQM) and teamwork will be used to describe the principles of qualitymanagement. Other topics will include: the impact of managed care on Quality Management, Health Employer DataInformation Set (HEDIS) indicators, accreditation, and the impact of consumers on the quality of healthcare. Issues ofutilization management, risk management, provider credentialing and liability as they relate to Quality Management will becovered. Development of studies and benchmarking along with basic applicable statistical elements will be part of thecourse.

Credit Hours: 3 Prerequisites: MATH 2315 Corequisite: HSER 3340, HSER 3350

HSER 3380 - Managerial Accounting in Healthcare

Basic accounting and managerial concepts and applications in health care organizations are presented, such as financialstatements, cash flow and costs. Students further learn and appreciate the impact of the health care reimbursementstructure, regulatory mechanisms and organizational challenges health administrators must consider.

Credit Hours: 3 Prerequisite: HSER 2315; declared Major in Health Services Administration Corequisites: HSER 3340; HSER 4320; HSER 4340

HSER 3390 - Human Resources in Healthcare Management

This course surveys problems and issues in labor economics and relations, as well as personnel management. Emphasis isplaced on public policies affecting management and union representatives and on the role of the human resource managerin the healthcare organization. Discussion topics include: equal employment opportunity; job analysis, design, description,and evaluation; wage and salary administration; recruitment and selection; personnel testing; assessing employeeperformance; communication; training and development; retention; and employee discipline. Other areas of topic caninclude the improvement of productivity (primarily through the enhancement of team functioning) and challenges inhealthcare human resource management.

Credit Hours: 3 Prerequisites: HSER 3350, HSER 3360, HSER 4340; declared Major in Health Services Administration

HSER 4310 - Financial Management in Healthcare

This course will build on the coursework found in HSER 3380, but will focus more on the financial issues related toreimbursement structures, regulatory mechanisms, cost control and budgeting as it relates to health care. Other topicsrelated to this course will include budgeting, financial analysis, financing, and capital investment decisions.

Credit Hours: 3 Prerequisites: HSER 3380; declared Major in Health Services Administration

HSER 4320 - Reimbursements in Healthcare

Various forms of reimbursement in the United States health care system are discussed. History, basic principles andorganizational structure of insurance, managed care, government programs, and consumer driven policies are analyzed.

Credit Hours: 3 Prerequisites: HSER 3360Corequisites HSER 3350, HSER 3380; declared Major in Health Services Administration

HSER 4330 - Marketing in Healthcare

This course teaches the fundamentals of marketing for healthcare services. It is designed to cover the following: marketingprocess, understanding the consumer and the marketing mix. Students will be introduced to the process of thedevelopment of marketing strategies and analysis in a health care setting. Topics will include: the nature of marketingstrategy and the environment in which marketing operates; understanding the consumer; distribution and pricing, product,promotion strategies.



Credit Hours: 3 Prerequisites: HSER 3350, HSER 3380 Corequisites: HSER 3360; declared Major in Health Services Administration

HSER 4340 - Legal Aspects of Health Service Administration

This course is an introduction to the law as it relates to health care settings. It provides an overview of health care lawaimed at assisting students in developing an intuitive sense for what the laws will permit them to do, and for when toconsult legal counsel. Unit Topics such as contracts, negligence, damages, workers compensation, litigation and trialproceedings will be covered.

Credit Hours: 3 Prerequisites: HSER 3340Corequisites: HSER 3350, HSER 3360, HSER 3380; declared Major in Health Services Administration

HSER 4345 - Ambulatory Practice Management

This course will offer students practical insight on how to manage an ambulatory care practice. The topics make up acomprehensive review for those preparing for a career in practice management. Topics include operations, financialmanagement, strategic planning, regulation and risk management, human resources, and community relations.

Credit Hours: 3 Prerequisites: HSER 4310, HSER 4320, HSER 4340; declared Major in Health Services Administration

HSER 4350 - Policy in Healthcare

Major relevant policy issues in the United States health care system, past, present and future, are discussed. Potentialchanges and consequences of implemented regulations and policies are also presented and analyzed.

Enrollment is HSER 4340 is strongly recommended.

Credit Hours: 3 Corequisites: HSER 4310, HSER 4320; declared Major in Health Services Administration

HSER 4360 - Managerial Epidemiology

Epidemiological and Public Health concepts and methods in a variety of settings and across a spectrum of disease topicsare discussed. Social, physical and biological determinants of selected infectious and chronic diseases are studied.Epidemiological tools presented include vital statistics, rates, and methods of descriptive, observational and experimentalstudies. In addition, literature review, analytical problem solving and managerial decision-making skills are acquired.

Credit Hours: 3 Prerequisites: HSER 3350, HSER 3360; declared Major in Health Services Administration

HSER 4370 - Capstone in Healthcare Management

This course will integrate theory and practice by examining issues and solutions to problems in the management of healthservices organizations. It functions as a capstone for the health services administration program, allowing students to applycoursework from across the curriculum.

Successful completion of HSER 4340 and HSER 4350 is strongly recommended.

Credit Hours: 3 Prerequisites: HSER 3370, HSER 3390, HSER 4310, HSER 4320, 4330; declared Major in Health Services Administration

HSER 4380 - Information Systems in Healthcare

Survey of the technology and processes used in management information systems. The role of management informationsystems in health care organizations is presented.



Credit Hours: 3 Prerequisites: HSER 3350, HSER 3360, HSER 3380, successful completion of a 4000-level HSER course; declared Majorin Health Services Administration

HSER 4910 - Internship/Practicum

Placement in a health care agency and completion of a project in one or more areas of health service administration is alarge component of this course. Seminars for participant presentations will be conducted.

HSER 4910 is to be completed during the last semester.

Credit Hours: Variable (2-6) Prerequisites: HSER 3370, HSER 3390, HSER 4310, HSER 4320, HSER 4330. ; declared Major in Health ServicesAdministration

LTCA 1310 - Introduction to Long-Term Care Administration

This course examines basic and advanced concepts of the long-term care environment with an emphasis on understandingthe current delivery system and the unique challenges faced by each service and practitioners on varying levels.

Credit Hours: 3

LTCA 2310 - Administrative Issues in Aging

This course explores long-term care and administration. The course reviews a description of the clients, services, andprovider settings in long-term care. Reimbursement and regulation of long-term care providers, ethical issues, and qualityimprovement are special topics. The second half of the course examines long-term care settings such as nursing homes,assisted living, subacute care, adult day care, home care, and hospice care.

Credit Hours: 3 Prerequisites: LTCA 1310

LTCA 2315 - Clinicals - Administrator in Training

Clinical instruction providing training and work-based experience, and direct patient/client care is the primary focus of thiscourse. This course may serve as the AIT requirement necessary for board examination and licensure and may take twosemesters to complete depending on the Louisiana Board of Nursing Home Examiners’ recommendation. Arrangementsfor assignment to a nursing home facility must be completed during the semester prior to enrollment in this course.


MATH 0310 - Introduction to Algebra

The purpose of this course is to provide the student with the computational skills needed to study College Algebra. Problemsolving is emphasized throughout the course. This is a one-semester course covering standard topics such as linearequations and inequalities, polynomials and factoring, rational expressions, radicals and complex numbers, and quadraticfunctions and inequalities. Placement in MATH 0310 is determined by MATH ACT/SAT test score. (NOT for degree credit )

Credit Hours: 3

MATH 1315 - College Algebra

The purpose of College algebra is to provide the student with computational skills needed to solve a variety of problems.The student will see a wide range of techniques and strategies applied to problem solving. Problem solving is emphasizedthroughout the course. This is a one semester course covering such standard topics as functions and graphs, polynomialfunctions, graphs and zeros, rational functions and conic sections, exponential and logarithmic functions, and systems ofequations and inequalities. Placement in MATH 1315 is determined by MATH ACT/SAT test score.

Credit Hours: 3



MATH 1320 - Plane Trigonometry

This course will be presented through the use of cooperative and interactive learning. Critical thinking and open-endedquestions and explorations will be used when appropriate. Problem solving will be emphasized throughout the course. Thisis a one semester course covering such standard topics as: trigonometric functions and identities, inverse trigonometricfunctions, graphs, solving triangles and equations, complex numbers and polar coordinates. Students will study thedefinitions of the trigonometric functions. Relationships between trigonometric functions will be studied as identities areestablished. The identities are particularly needed by students going on to a course in calculus. Graphs will give ageometric representation for both trigonometric and inverse trigonometric functions.

Credit Hours: 3 Prerequisites: MATH 1315

MATH 2310 - Calculus

This course will provide an introduction to differential and integral calculus for students majoring in the life sciences(Biology, Medicine) as well as the behavioral sciences. The topics will include: limits, the first and second derivative, the firstand second derivative tests for relative extrema, the definite and indefinite integral, and the Fundamental Theorem ofCalculus. Calculus will be used to solve real world problems, including those associated with the interpretation of medicaland biological data.


MATH 2315 - General Statistics

This course introduces the students to both descriptive and inferential statistics. Emphasis is placed on applications ofmaking decisions in the presence of uncertainty. In order to provide hands on experiences to the students, a number ofactivities will be made available. This is a one semester course providing an introduction to standard topics such as theorganization of data, measures of central tendency and dispersion, probability, probability distributions for discrete andcontinuous random values, the normal distribution, statistical inference, the standard normal distribution, Chi-squaredistribution, inference concerning two population parameters, regression and correlation, analysis of variance, andnonparametric statistics.


MATH 2315L - General Statistics Laboratory

Students work and complete problem assignments, etc., for MATH 2315, General Statistics. Tutorials will be presented(Class meets 3 hrs per week).

Credit Hours: 1 Prerequisites: MATH 1315Corequisites: MATH 2315

MHCA 5310 – Quantitative Methods and Decision Analysis

This course provides the student with a working knowledge of research methods for collecting, analyzing, and interpretinghealthcare data, and an appreciation of the value and application of these methods in healthcare organizations. Studentswill learn to distinguish between types of research (quantitative and qualitative) with an emphasis on the use of quantitativeanalysis in healthcare organizations. Basic research methods are described including surveys, observational studies,experimental and quasi-experimental design, use of primary and secondary data, and statistical techniques for analyzingand interpreting data, including descriptive statistics, hypotheses testing, probability, sampling, tests of significance, chi-square analysis, correlation, linear regression, and multiple regression. Selected mathematical, statistical, and computerapplications and statistical techniques applied to decision making in hospitals and healthcare organizations will beintroduced.



Credit Hours: 3Prerequisites: Admission into the MHA program or program director approval

MHCA 5315 – Healthcare Economics

This course focuses on the application of macro and micro economic tools to the healthcare industry. Content includesdemand management; concepts of efficiency, production and distribution of healthcare services; impact of regulation andreimbursement; competitive markets and market failure; benefit cost analysis; demand estimation and forecasting; decision-making under risk and uncertainty; and economic incentives in healthcare. Students apply principles to a variety ofbusiness models.


MHCA 5320 – Healthcare Management and Governance

This course will explore the role of the contemporary healthcare manager, while creating a sense of responsibility bygoverning boards of voluntary hospitals and to enable them to interrelate with them appropriately and constructively. Thesubstance on interrelationships between governing boards and management is as varied as are the forms of theorganizations to which they relate and the personalities of the individuals involved. Subjective perceptions are often moreimportant than formal rules and effective governance is more art than science. This course provides guidelines to this art.


MHCA 5325 – Healthcare Systems

This course will analyze the U.S. healthcare system, along with other international healthcare systems. Focus will includethe historical context; systems theory; analysis of organizational components; health services personnel; national, state,and local government roles; financing mechanisms; demography; mortality and morbidity; quality assurance; politicalissues; and trends in progress.


MHCA 5330 – Contemporary Issues in Healthcare Information Systems

This course explores the assessment, planning, and implementation of information technology projects. This course alsoprovides the student with an overview of the health care information systems with a specific focus on “Electronic MedicalRecords" (EMRs) and the role of health information technology in supporting business decisions. This course will exposestudents to the concepts and knowledge involved in making strategic use of information technology (IT) in health careorganizations. It will clarify how to establish IT linkages to business, planning, and governance. In addition it will introducestudents to technology management through the analysis of the lifecycle of IT, IT architecture, systems.Credit Hours: 3Prerequisites: Admission into the MHA program or program director approval

MHCA 5335 – Social, Ethical, and Legal Aspects of Healthcare Organizations

The challenges of patient-centered care require an understanding of the complex ethical and legal issues, mandates andbest practices are analyzed. Analysis of selected legal principles and their application to health field are included. Legalaspects of corporate liability, medical malpractice, admission and discharge processes, medical staff bylaws, informedconsent, nursing, patients' rights, medical records, and governmental regulation of personnel and health facilities are alsoevaluated. Analysis of case studies and resolution implications are explored.Credit Hours: 3Prerequisites: Admission into the MHA program or program director approval

MHCA 5340 – Essentials of Health and Human Disease

Essentials of health and human disease related to normal and abnormal physiology. The nature and function of health in



society and their implication in the processes of health and illness in the human organism will be explored. Content willfocus on human disease and the body's response to the disease process and the effects on normal function.


MHCA 6310 – Leadership and Professional Development

This course offers an in-depth examination of factors that contribute to successful executive leadership practice in a widevariety of organizational settings. Topics include what leadership is, the challenges leaders face, the impact leadership hasand how leaders build organizations and key relationships. Emphasis is placed on leadership knowledge, approach, andapplication.

Credit Hours: 3Prerequisites: MHCA 5320, MHCA 5325 or program director approval

MHCA 6315 – Organizational Theory and Behavior

This course will use applications in health services organizations and relate them to topics that include group behavior andit processes, organizational structure, organization/environment relationships, organizational performance, power andleadership, perception, attitudes, motivation, communication and group dynamics.


MHCA 6320 – Healthcare Financial Management Analysis and Applications

Analysis of financial information is central to financial control, forecasting, and decision making. It is also central to theevaluation of managed care operations, competitors, or merger candidates. This course gives students insight into financialstatement analysis, cash flow projections, capital budget evaluation, working capital management, and the primary methodsof financing the corporation (both for-profit and not-for-profit models are emphasized). Various measure of risk andmethods of assessing the risk-return trade-off are also presented.

Credit Hours: 3Prerequisites: MHCA 5315 or program director approval

MHCA 6325 – Quality and Performance Improvement

This course applies the customer driven process involving team and process thinking with the application of statistical toolsused in a way to show how work is accomplished. Provides students with knowledge, skills and tools necessary toimplement, facilitate, and coordinate continuous quality improvement activities in healthcare environments. Focuses on“world class" performance systems and processes in healthcare, the class will explore the best practice methods ofperformance improvement.

Credit Hours: 3Prerequisites: MHCA 5325, MHCA 5330, MHCA 5340 or program director approval

MHCA 6330 – Human Resource Management

This course will provide insight to human resources management issues, including strategic role of employee selection,appraisal, rewards, and development, applications to healthcare sector, labor relations, and unique aspects of labor lawrelevant to healthcare organizations.


MHCA 6335 – Healthcare Marketing and Strategic Planning

Discusses and applies the concepts of healthcare marketing and planning to healthcare delivery, assessment of communityneeds and resource planning in both ambulatory and clinical settings. Includes health services planning and trends,demand for and use of health services, research methods and sources of marketing and planning data. Consumer



behavior, market segmentation, target marketing, marketing research, management, and control of marketing mix variablesare applied. Topics include strategic analysis of a firm’s activities from the marketer’s point of view. Gives attention tomarketing strategy formulation, implementation and control. Assesses strategies for the functional areas of marketing andtheir relevant application. This course applies the use of design, development and evaluation methodology to analyzestrategic planning processes. Development and execution of marketing plans integral to branding and promotion areexplored. Examines the tools and techniques of managing marketing activities as well as an analysis of the marketingprocess. Emphasizes decision-making, the refinement of skills needed to recognize and solve marketing problems, andeffective communication of recommendations.


MHCA 6340 – Health Policy Formulation, Implementation, and Analysis

Analyzes key contemporary issues in healthcare policy. Includes design and structure of the U.S. healthcare system, policymaking process, initiatives and the roles of government, the private sector, consumers and advocacy groups in settingpolicy agenda.


MHCA 6345 – Integrated Capstone

This course offers an exploration of concepts connected to internal and external organizational entrepreneurship. Topicsinclude grant development, public relations, and community service.

Credit Hours: 3Prerequisites: Successful completion of all foundational MHA coursework or program director approval

MHCA 6610 – Residency

This course provides a structured field experience focusing on mentoring relations with preceptor, observation ofmanagement processes within health services organizations, and application of administrative theory and techniques. Thiscourse is taken in the student’s final semester.


MHCA 6615 – Applied Project

The Master’s Applied Project is scheduled for the final academic year, and consequently viewed as the final assessmentcomponent of the MHA program. Project supervision is conducted individually and takes the form of supervisory meetings.In addition to writing the Master’s Applied Project, the student is expected to make a public presentation during which s/hepresents and defends her/his research results. When a student completes all the degree course subjects and the Master’sproject, s/he is eligible for graduation.This course requires the student to conduct and prepare the written Applied Project under the supervision of a facultycommittee. The Applied Project is written in traditional academic style. In addition, the Applied Project must be article-ready, but it is not required to be accepted for publication. The student will prepare the paper in a peer-reviewed journalarticle manuscript format. The student must complete an oral defense of the Applied Project. The student must maintaincontinuous enrollment in MHCA 6615 until the requirements are completed and the Applied Project is approved by theDean. This course may be repeated for credit.


MUSI 1310 - Music Appreciation

This course provides the student with the tools for understanding the interaction of music and civilization from a historicalperspective. To better relate to the vast body of literature basic concepts of music are taught and the student is given theterminology needed to make cogent commentary on the music of different eras. The discussion includes references to thevisual arts and aspects of history as they relate to the development of music through the ages. The theoretical study is



supplemented by the use of audio and audiovisual technology. Course sessions are interactive, incorporating lectures,discussions, and listening sessions. Attendance at two (or more) live concerts is required during the semester.

Credit Hours: 3

NURS 1110 - Transition to Accelerated Nursing Education

This course is designed to assist the student in achieving educational goals. A variety of skills related to learning in anaccelerated format are presented. Skills including studying for accelerated classes, test taking, and time management willaid the student in adapting to the accelerated pace. Also, skills in using the library, reading research, and writing in APAformat will help to prepare the student for the rigors of accelerated nursing education.

Credit Hours: 1 Prerequisites: Admission to the accelerated ASN program

NURS 1310 - Pharmacology in Nursing

This course focuses on basic principles of pharmacology, drug regulations, major drug classifications, and the registerednurse’s role in medication administration. Emphasis is placed on nursing implications of drug therapy, includinglegal/ethical, psychosocial, developmental, religious, and cultural considerations. Students utilize math skills to calculatedrug dosages.

Credit Hours: 3 Prerequisites: Admission to either the traditional or accelerated ASN program; Permission required for those seeking entryinto the LPN-RN Transition program; ACSM 1110, WRIT 1310, MATH 1315, BIOL 2310, PSYC 1310, and CHEM 1310 orCHEM 1315.

NURS 1710 - Foundations of Nursing Practice

This course provides the student with foundational knowledge and skills essential to the practice of nursing. Conceptsrelated to nursing as a profession, standards of care, professional ethics, nursing roles, communication, cultural awareness,holistic care, nursing process, critical-thinking, teaching-learning process, collaboration, and community are presented.Developmental concepts are discussed with a focus on the elderly and the normal process of aging. Students performbasic psychomotor skills in a laboratory setting. The concepts and techniques of interviewing, history-taking, review ofsystems, and physical assessment are introduced. Emphasis is placed on the assessment skills necessary to determinethe holistic health care needs of the adult client. The course also provides the student with fundamental knowledge ofpathophysiological stressors commonly encountered by adults. Clinical experiences enable the beginning student to beginto develop assessment skills, communication skills, cultural awareness, nursing process, critical-thinking skills, teachingskills, and psychomotor skills consistent with the care provider role in chronic care and community-based settings.

Classroom Hours: 4 (60 contact hours) Clinical Hours: 3 (135 contact hours)

Credit Hours: 7 Prerequisites: Admission to either the traditional or accelerated ASN programCorequisites: BIOL 2311, BIOL 2320, NURS 1310

NURS 1715 - Adult Health Nursing I

This course focuses on the role of the nurse in promoting, maintaining, and restoring health for adults with commonlyoccurring health problems. Students use the nursing process to formulate care plans/maps for individuals experiencingintegumentary, metabolic, respiratory, and cardiovascular problems. Clinical experiences provide the student with theopportunity to develop assessment skills, communication skills, cultural awareness, nursing process, critical-thinking skills,teaching skills, and psychomotor skills in acute and community-based settings. Students develop beginning collaborativeskills with individuals, families, peers, and healthcare providers in the delivery of nursing care.

Classroom Hours: 3 (45 contact hours). Clinical Hours: 2 (90 contact hours)

Credit Hours: 5 Prerequisites: NURS 1310, NURS 1710



Corequisites: PSYC 2330, BIOL 2325, BIOL 2325L

NURS 1720 - Mental Health Nursing

This course focuses on concepts basic to psychiatric-mental health nursing including neurobiology, therapeuticcommunication, cultural diversity, spirituality, family dynamics, loss and grieving, stress and coping, crisis intervention,violence, abuse, psychiatric disorders, and community resources. Mental health issues across the life span are explored.The course introduces specialized assessment and communication skills necessary for the care of the individualexperiencing situational and maturational stressors as well as mental illness. Clinical experiences provide the student withthe opportunity to enhance assessment skills, communication skills, cultural awareness, nursing process, critical-thinkingskills, teaching skills, and collaborative skills in acute mental health in-patient, chemical dependency, outpatient, andadolescent units.

Note: Classroom Hours: 3 (45 contact hours). Clinical Hours: 1 (45 contact hours)

Credit Hours: 4 Prerequisites: NURS 1310, NURS 1710 Corequisites: PSYC 2330, BIOL 2325, BIOL 2325L

NURS 1725 - LPN - RN Role Transition

This course is designed to assist the LPN to transition into the ASN curriculum. The course focuses on validating skills andreinforcing knowledge for which advanced placement has been granted. The concepts of nursing process, physicalassessment, role transition, professional values, and legal-ethical issues are addressed. The course incorporates a reviewof mental health concepts and medical-surgical problems presented in the first year of the ASN curriculum. Clinicalexperiences in acute care settings enable the student to apply theory to practice.


Credit Hours: 7 Prerequisites: Admission to the LPN-RN Transition program

NURS 1730 – Introduction to Nursing Concepts

This course introduces the student to the role of the professional nurse practicing within today’s healthcare system.Foundational nursing concepts and skills are emphasized. The course is an introduction for students who are consideringprofessional nursing as a career.


Credit Hours: 4 Prerequisites: Must be a pre-nursing student and have completed the following courses with a grade of “C" or better: ACSM1110, WRIT 1310, MATH 1315, CHEM 1310, BIOL 2310, BIOL 2310L, and PSYC 1310.

NURS 2310 - Pathophysiology

The course emphasizes the physiological process of disease. Clinical situation are utilized to incorporate critical thinkingand interpretation of data.

Classroom Hours: 3 (45 contact hours)

Credit Hours: 3Prerequisites: Admission into the BSN programCorequisites: NURS 2410, NURS 2415

NURS 2410 – Nursing Assessment

This course presents the information and skills needed to conduct a comprehensive and holistic health history and healthassessment of patients across the lifespan. Students are provided opportunities to develop competency in assessment andselected nursing skills using the nursing process.




Credit Hours: 4Prerequisites: Admission into the BSN programCorequisites: NURS 2310, 2415

NURS 2415 – Pharmocology

This course focuses on basic principles of pharmacology, drug regulations, major drug classifications, and the registerednurse’s role in proper dosage calculation and medication administration. Emphasis is placed on nursing implications of drugtherapy, including legal/ethical, psychosocial, socioeconomic, developmental, religious, and cultural considerations.


Credit Hours: 4Prerequisites: Admission into the BSN programCorequisites: NURS 2310, 2410

NURS 2710 - Adult Health Nursing II

This course focuses on the role of the nurse in promoting, maintaining, and restoring health for adults with commonlyoccurring health problems. Students use the nursing process to formulate care plan/maps for individuals experiencingsurgery and nutritional/ metabolic, elimination, hematological, and musculoskeletal problems. Clinical learning experiencesin acute and community-based settings enable the student to further develop assessment skills, communication skills,cultural awareness, nursing process, critical-thinking skills, teaching skills, psychomotor skills, and collaborative skills.


Credit Hours: 5 Prerequisites: NURS 1715, NURS 1720; for the LPN-RN Transition student - NURS1725Corequisite: WRIT 1311 (only for those enrolled in the traditional ASN program or the LPN-RN Transition program)

NURS 2715 - Care of Children and Families

This course focuses on the physiological, developmental, psychosocial, cultural, and spiritual health care of the child withinthe family unit. The nursing process, concepts of family dynamics, legal-ethical principles, and community resources areused by the students to promote, maintain, and restore optimum functioning of the family unit. Emphasis is placed on age-related health risks and common childhood health problems. Clinical experiences provide the student with opportunities torefine assessment skills, communication skills, cultural awareness, nursing process, critical-thinking skills, teaching skills,psychomotor skills, and collaborative skills in acute and community-based settings.


Credit Hours: 4 Prerequisites: NURS 1715, NURS 1720; for the LPN-RN Transition student – NURS 1725 Corequisite: WRIT 1311 (only for those enrolled in the traditional ASN program or the LPN-RN Transition program)

NURS 2720 - Care of Women and Neonates

This course explores the concepts and skills necessary for the nursing care of childbearing families and newborn infants.The childbirth process from conception to postpartum is discussed. The course focuses on the role of the nurse inpromoting, maintaining, and restoring health for the childbearing family and newborns including both normal and high-riskpregnancy. The course also includes topics related to women's health such as fertility and infertility, menopause, sexuallytransmitted diseases, and female reproductive disorders. Clinical experiences provide the opportunity to refine assessmentskills, communication skills, cultural awareness, nursing process, critical-thinking skills, teaching skills, psychomotor skills,and collaborative skills.




Credit Hours: 4 Prerequisites: NURS 2710, NURS 2715 Corequisite: RELS 1310 (only for those enrolled in the traditional ASN program or the LPN-RN Transition program)

NURS 2725 - Adult Health Nursing III

This course focuses on the role of the nurse in promoting, maintaining, and restoring health for adults experiencing life-threatening problems. Emphasis is placed on the decision-making process required for complex clinical situations andcollaboration between disciplines. Clinical learning experiences allow the student to integrate the theory content with actualclinical experiences in acute care settings. This course emphasizes transition to practice focusing on role development andsocialization into nursing. The role of the nurse as a member of a profession is presented. In addition, leadership andmanagement principles, ethical decision-making, the use of research, patient advocacy, and cultural competence asintegral components of nursing practice for the associate degree nurse in caring for individuals, families, and groups areexamined.


Credit Hours: 6 Prerequisites: NURS 2710, NURS 2715 Corequisite: RELS 1310 (only for those enrolled in the traditional ASN program or the LPN-RN Transition program)

NURS 3310 - Research in Nursing Practice

This course explores a broad range of methods of disciplined inquiry within nursing and establishes a basis for research innursing practice. Emphasis is placed on analyzing the research process and critiquing published research. Appropriatemethods of analysis used in research are presented and data analysis techniques are applied to published researcharticles.

Credit Hours: 3 Prerequisites: Admission to the RN-BSN program or permission from the program coordinatorCorequisite: MATH 2315

NURS 3315 - Pathophysiology: A Basis for Nursing Care

Emphasis is on the physiological manifestations which are the result of pathophysiologic processes. Clinical situations areutilized to incorporate critical thinking, interpretation of data, indicated nursing care, and expected patient outcomes. Thecourse builds upon and expands previous nursing knowledge and knowledge gained in anatomy, physiology, microbiology,and nutrition.

Credit Hours: 3Prerequisites: Admission to the RN-BSN program

NURS 3320 - Health Assessment

This course prepares the student to use assessment tools and techniques in determining the health status of clients acrossthe lifespan. Students apply knowledge from health and social sciences and utilize the critical-thinking process as a methodto identify appropriate nursing interventions. The course is designed to provide opportunities for enhancing competency inassessment skills, interpretation of diagnostic data, and determination of nursing interventions.

Credit Hours: 3Prerequisites: Admission to the RN-BSN program

NURS 3325 - Leadership Principles in Nursing

This course provides the student with knowledge and skills to function as a nursing leader and/or manager within a dynamicpractice environment. Concepts of leadership, group dynamics, power, problem-solving, change, conflict, and ethicaldecision-making are addressed from a nursing perspective. Managerial functions such as staffing, performance appraisal,delegation, communication, team building, planning, and budget preparation are introduced. Issues such as regulatoryconstraints, professional liability, and quality of care are also explored.



Credit Hours: 3 Prerequisite: Admission to the RN-BSN program

NURS 3330 – Special Topics in Nursing

This course addresses issues or content of topical interest and value within a discipline or program offered by Nursing.

Credit Hours: 3Prerequisites: Completion of 30 semester credit hours and a grade point average of 2.7 or higher

NURS 3710 – Nursing Concepts I

This course emphasizes the nurse’s role in assisting individuals, groups and communities in promoting, maintaining, andrestoring health. The clinical experiences provide the student with the opportunity to use the nursing process and developskills in assessment, critical thinking, communication, collaboration, and teaching.Classroom Hours: 4 (60 contact hours). Clinical Hours: 3 (135 contact hours)

Credit Hours: 7Prerequisites: Successful completion of all 2000 level nursing courses

NURS 3715 – Role Transition for the LPN

This course is designed to assist the LPN to transition into the BSN curriculum. The course focuses on validating skills andreinforcing knowledge for which advanced placement has been granted. Emphasis is placed on nursing process, physicalassessment, role transition, professional values, and legal-ethical issues. This course prepares the students to transitioninto the traditional program for the last three (3) semesters.


Credit Hours: 7Prerequisites: Admission to the LPN-BSN Transition Program

NURS 3720 – Nursing Concepts II

The course explores the concepts and skills necessary for holistic nursing care of individuals experiencing alterations inhealth related to sensory/perceptual, mobility, sexual/reproductive, tissue integrity, regulatory, and fluid balance. The clinicalexperience provides the student with the opportunity to develop psychomotor, technology, assessment, communication,collaboration, and teaching skills.

Enrollment in NURS 3725 is strongly recommended


Credit Hours: 6Prerequisites: Successful completion of NURS 3710 or NURS 3715

NURS 3725 – Nursing Concepts III

The course explores the concepts and skills necessary for holistic nursing care of individuals experiencing alterations inhealth related to mood and affect, cognition, elimination, metabolic/nutrition, perfusion, oxygenation, and comfort. Theclinical experience provides the student with the opportunity to develop psychomotor, technology, assessment,communication, collaboration, and teaching skills.



Credit Hours: 6Prerequisites: Successful completion of NURS 3710 or NURS 3715



NURS 4110 - Independent Study

This course offers the student an opportunity for an individualized project in an area related to the student's special interest.The student, in collaboration with the faculty, develops a contract designed to enhance professional nursing practice.

Credit Hours: 1-3 Prerequisites: Completion of all 3000 level nursing courses or with approval of the Program Coordinator

NURS 4210 – Professional Nursing II

This course focuses on the new graduates’ obligation to the public in all healthcare environments. This course will assistwith the transition into the role of the professional nurse. Special attention will be given to licensure, accountability, NCLEXtesting, and scope of practice. This course will consist of classroom and self-directed study.

Credit Hours: 2Prerequisites: Completion of all 3000 level nursing courses; NURS 4330, NURS 4715, NURS 4720Corequisites: NURS 4915, NURS 4925

NURS 4310 – Successful Aging

This course focuses on the concept of successful aging and is designed to enhance the nurse's awareness of the needsand potentials of the older adult. The course analyzes the sociological, psychological, and physiological aspects of aging.Students explore theories of aging, chronic and acute problems of the aging client, available community resources, andissues impacting health promotion of the older adult.

Credit Hours: 3Prerequisites: Completion of all 3000 level nursing courses or with approval of the Program Coordinator

NURS 4315 - Nursing in the 21st Century

This course explores the changing health care system, its impact upon patient care and relevance to nursing practice.Factors contributing to health care changes in the 21st century will be examined and the nurse's role as patient advocatewill be analyzed.

Credit Hours: 3 Prerequisites: Completion of all 3000 level nursing courses or with approval of the Program Coordinator

NURS 4320 - Mental Health and Film

This course focuses on the portrayal of mental illness in film. Emphasis is placed on analyzing and critiquing the depictionof psychopathologies as portrayed in real-life, real-world situations.

Credit Hours: 3 Prerequisites: Completion of all 3000 level nursing courses

NURS 4325 - Ethical and Legal Issues in Nursing

This course provides the student the opportunity to explore issues encountered in professional nursing practice relating toethical and legal situations. Course content is based on standards of nursing practice from the American NursesAssociation, legal principles, ethical theories, and the American Nurses Code. Emphasis is placed on the student's analysisof issues to increase his/her ability to creatively examine and apply ethical and legal principles in nursing practice.

Credit Hours: 3Prerequisites: Completion of all 3000 level nursing courses

NURS 4330 – Professional Nursing I

This course focuses on the analysis, integration, and application principles of leadership and management in healthcareorganizations across the continuum of care. Special emphasis is placed on the nurse’s role in conflict management, budget,collaboration, professionalism, decision-making, power, and membership in professional nursing organizations. Health



policy development related to leadership, global health issues, and healthcare systems is explored.


NURS 4710 - Community Nursing

Community Nursing focuses on the historical perspective, political, health care systems, epidemiology, and nursing care ofspecific target groups. Health promotion and protection activities are emphasized as they relate to families, aggregates,and communities. Diverse roles of the community health nurse are examined and a community assessment is completedusing research and data processing skills. A clinical practicum provides an opportunity to participate in health promotionactivities within the community.

Note: Classroom Hours: 3 (45 contact hours) Clinical Hours : 2 (90 contact hours)

Credit Hours: 5 Prerequisites: Completion of all 3000 level nursing courses

NURS 4715 – Nursing Concepts IV

The course explores the concepts and skills necessary for holistic nursing care of individuals experiencing alterations inhealth related to oxygenation, regulation, fluid balance, sexual reproduction, and violence. The clinical experience providesthe student with the opportunity to develop psychomotor, technology, assessment, communication, collaboration, andteaching skills.




NURS 4720 – Nursing Concepts V

The course explores the concepts and skills necessary for holistic nursing care of individuals experiencing alterations inhealth related to metabolic/nutrition, perfusion, safety, and protection. The clinical experience provides the student with theopportunity to develop psychomotor, technology, assessment, communication, collaboration, and teaching skills.




NURS 4915 – Capstone Project

This course is designed to provide the student with the opportunity to apply the theoretical foundations and clinicalknowledge of nursing science through synthesis of cognitive and affective skills acquired in the BSN program. With theassistance and guidance of the instructor, the student will design an independent study project applying previous coursework to integrate principles, theories, and methods learned in previous courses as they analyze, synthesize, and evaluatethe knowledge gained through the capstone project.

Credit Hours: 2Prerequisites: NURS 4330, NURS 4715, NURS 4720Corequisites: NURS 4210, NURS 4925

NURS 4925 – Clinical Immersion This final critical nursing course focuses on the integration and synthesis of scientific knowledge with clinical nursing



practice and the development of the professional nursing role. Building on the content from prior courses, students willdevelop an understanding of management of patient care from the perspective of the individual patient and family togroups. The process of transition from the student role to that of the professional nurse will be facilitated through discussionand preceptorship.

Credit Hours: 4Prerequisites: Completion of all 3000 level nursing courses, NURS 4330, NURS 4715, NURS 4720Corequisites: NURS 4210, NURS 4915

NURS 5210: Health Care Informatics

This core course addresses informatics theory and practice applications. Students explore the utilization of computertechnology for documentation, communication, health challenge research, discharge planning, emancipatory clienteducation, professional development, networking, and health team collaboration.

Credit Hours: 2Prerequisites: Admission to the MSN program

NURS 5215: Legal/Ethical Issues in Advanced Nursing Practice

This core course explores the most pressing legal/ethical issues and concerns related to the delivery of nursing educationand the administration of health care. This course is structured to present theories of ethical practice, as well as issues ofthe law related to nursing education and health care administration.


NURS 5220: Transcultural and Social Perspectives

This core course broadens understanding of diversities in race, cultures, communities, lifestyles, gender, and age groups. Students have an opportunity to explore changing demographics, major health needs, health promotion and diseaseprevention, and mental health issues as they apply to the diversity of humankind.


NURS 5315 - Applied Statistics

This core course explores basic descriptive and inferential statistics in nursing and educational research, as well ascorrelation and regression; normal, t, chi-square, and F distributions; analysis of variance; hypothesis testing and intervalestimation. Use of computer software applications in statistics is introduced.

Credit Hours: 3 Prerequisites: MATH 2315 or equivalent

NURS 5330 - Health Policy

This core course examines major dimensions of health policy. A framework is presented for analyzing contemporary healthpolicy issues and processes in the U.S. and globally. The course examines the roles of interest groups in shaping policychange and analyzes the development of evidence-based approaches to health policy.


NURS 5340 - Research for Advanced Nursing Practice

This core course explores research methodologies commonly used in advanced nursing practice. Emphasis is placed onthe interpretation of published research, development of research proposals and practice in scholarly writing.

Credit Hours: 3 Prerequisites: NURS 5315



NURS 5380: Transition to Advanced Nursing Practice

This core course examines various theoretical and conceptual frameworks basic to advanced nursing practice. The courseexplores ways of developing knowledge through such processes as scientific inquiry, critical thinking, logic, and intuition. The relationship of critical thinking and theory development to evidence-based practice, research, and education isemphasized.


NURS 6310: Curriculum and Evaluation

This course introduces students to the art and science of curriculum development, implementation, and evaluation innursing education. A variety of theories, models, and concepts in nursing, education, and related disciplines that underlinethese processes are explored. The roles and responsibilities of the nurse educator are also examined.

Credit Hours: 3

Prerequisites: Completion of all 5000 level nursing courses.

NURS 6315: Organizational Behavior

This course examines the interaction between organizations and their environments from a sociological perspective. Emphasis is on organizational decision making, leadership systems, leadership styles, change theories, and organizationaldynamics.

Credit Hours: 3

Prerequisites: Completion of all 5000 level nursing courses.

NURS 6320: The Nurse as Educator

This course is an exploration of the interplay of the university faculty member role, educational and professional leadership,and external forces that impact nursing education programs. Students will complete a comprehensive investigation of theacademic nursing role in higher education relative to program administration, student issues, program requirements, andfaculty expectations.

Credit Hours: 3Prerequisites: Completion of all 5000 level nursing courses.

NURS 6325: Management of Health Personnel

This course provides an opportunity to critically analyze issues related to the management of resources required to deliverquality health care. Through discussion and evaluation of research and theory, insight into the relationship betweenresource management and organizational performance will occur.

Credit Hours: 3Prerequisites: Completion of all 5000 level nursing courses.

NURS 6330: Instructional Design

This course provides an overview of several models for instructional design and examines the processes involved indesigning effective instructional interventions including both behavioral and cognitive strategies for instructional design andthe theory and research background related to each approach. Students will apply these strategies in assessment ofneeds, analysis, design, development, management, and evaluation of an instructional system or program. The courserequires the development of an instructional unit for a teaching application.

Credit Hours: 3Prerequisites: Completion of all 5000 level nursing courses, NURS 6310, NURS 6320, NURS 6710



NURS 6335: Financial Management in Health Care

This course probes the issues that affect financial management of health care institutions in an era of aggressive reform. Concepts related to budget analysis, risk and return, asset valuation, capital budgeting, capital structure, business financialplanning, and working capital management are discussed.

Credit Hours: 3Prerequisites: Completion of all 5000 level nursing courses, NURS 6315, NURS 6325, NURS 6715

NURS 6710: Education Practicum I

This course provides the student an opportunity to examine and evaluate learning experiences in nursing education. Emphasis is on the application of teaching-learning and evaluation strategies for different populations in the nursingclassroom. Students will work closely with nursing faculty preceptors to develop and implement instructional content forprelicensure nursing students.

Credit Hours: 3Prerequisites: Completion of all 5000 level nursing coursesCorequisites: NURS 6310, NURS 6320

NURS 6715: Administration Practicum I

This course focuses on the analysis and application of principles of leadership in health care environments. The studentwill have an opportunity to observe and participate with an administrative preceptor.

Credit Hours: 3Prerequisites: Completion of all 5000 level nursing courses.Corequisites: NURS 6315, NURS 6325

NURS 6720: Education Practicum II

This course builds upon the concepts, theories, and strategies utilized in NURS 6710. Students will work closely with anursing educator preceptor to manage a group of prelicensure nursing students during their clinical rotation.

Credit Hours: 3Prerequisites: Completion of all 5000 level nursing courses, NURS 6710Corequisite: NURS 6330

NURS 6725: Administration Practicum II

This course builds upon the concepts, theories, and strategies utilized in NURS 6715. Students will work closely with anurse executive to develop skill in leading a health care team.

Credit Hours: 3Prerequisites: Completion of all 5000 level nursing courses, NURS 6715Corequisite: NURS 6335

NURS 6730: Capstone Project

The course builds upon the knowledge and skills developed throughout the MSN curriculum. A research project isdeveloped under the supervision of faculty. Emphasis is placed on a project that has practical application. This coursemust be completed during the semester prior to graduation.

Credit Hours: 3Prerequisite: Must be taken in the graduating semester

OLOL 4999 - Sustained Enrollment

This course is for students who have completed all degree requirements and are scheduled to graduate. This courseawards no credit and is not a requirement of any degree program at OLOLC .



Prerequisite: Completion of degree requirements

PHAS 5715 - Research Methods & Biostatistics

This course covers research and evaluation methods and techniques commonly used in health care, including problemselection, literature review, instrumentation, methodology, statistical analyses, and the writing of research reports andarticles. It includes the interpretation of published research and intensive practice of scientific writing techniques,application of statistical analyses, and application of research methodologies.

Credit Hours: 4Prerequisites: Successful completion of third semester Physician Assistant program requirements

PHAS 5726 - PA History and Professional Issues

This course introduces the new PA student to the history of the PA profession, the elements of PA practice, and thecredentials necessary for practice. In addition, the course exposes students to contemporary issues in the organization anddelivery of health care services and discusses interaction with other future health care professionals. A variety ofprofessional and legal issues pertinent to PA practice are discussed and debated.

Credit Hours: 2 Prerequisite: Admission to Physician Assistant program

PHAS 5727 - Patient Assessment: Interviewing and Physical Examination

This course focuses on the medical interview and physical exam as clinical skills. The various components of the medicalhistory are presented along with techniques for effective medical interviewing. Students apply these skills while obtaininghistories from selected patients. Guidance is provided with respect to communicating with patients of all culturalbackgrounds, ages and personalities. The tools, techniques, procedures, and skills of the diagnostic physical examinationare presented in a systems approach as they relate to the systematic performance and documentation of complete andproblem focused physical examinations.

Credit Hours: 4 Prerequisites: Admission to Physician Assistant program

PHAS 5728 - Clinical Medicine Skills

Basic surgical principles and techniques are presented, including asepsis fundamentals, O.R. procedure and conduct,wound care and healing, closure, debridement and dressings. Laboratory sessions include minor surgical techniques andother procedures necessary for diagnosis and treatment. Surgical instruments, anesthesia, pre- and postoperative care,common surgical procedures and surgical complications are discussed. ACLS training is included in this course. Thiscourse also focuses on how to record pre and post-operative notes and the surgical medical record.

Credit Hours: 5Prerequisites: Successful completion of third semester Physician Assistant program requirements

PHAS 5731 - Pharmacotherapeutics I

This is the first course in a two course in-depth study of hormonal agents, autonomic drugs, anesthetics, analgesics, anti-infective agents, antibiotics, hypnotics, cardiac drugs, vitamins, renal drugs, and topical agents, as well as the principles ofpharmacokinetics, chemotherapy, and toxicology. Both oral and intravenous modes of delivery are discussed.

Credit Hours: 3 Prerequisites: Successful completion of second semester Physician Assistant program requirements

PHAS 5732 - Pharmacotherapeutics II

This course is a continuation of PHAS 5731 Pharmacotherapeutics I. It covers the second half of the material as correlatedto the Medicine and Surgery courses.

Credit Hours: 3



Prerequisites: PHAS 5731

PHAS 5740 - Medical Anatomy

This course is a region oriented study of the structure and function of the human body with emphasis on anatomicalconcepts and relationships relevant to the practice of medicine. A computer software program is utilized in addition tolecture material and clinical case studies are included.


PHAS 5742 - Medical Physiology

This is a comprehensive course covering the physiology of all major systems of the human body. Special emphasis isplaced on the clinical application of this knowledge to patient management. It is designed specifically for PA students andinterrelates with their courses in clinical medicine.


PHAS 5745 - Radiology

This course teaches the student how to read and interpret the various forms of diagnostic imaging.

Credit Hours: 2 Prerequisites: Successful completion of third semester Physician Assistant program requirements

PHAS 5750 - Foundations of Clinical Medicine and Surgery I

The essentials of human pathophysiology and their relationship to clinical signs and symptoms elicited in the medicalhistory and physical examination are presented. The etiology, epidemiology, pathophysiology, clinical manifestations, anddiagnostic aspects of common diseases within ophthalmology, otolaryngology, genetics, dermatology and infectiousdisease are discussed and correlated. General approaches to medical management of selected problems are alsopresented. Although an organ-systems approach is utilized, the systems are integrated for discussion of multi-systempathology.

Credit Hours: 5 Prerequisite: Successful completion of first semester Physician Assistant program requirements

PHAS 5751 - Foundations of Clinical Medicine and Surgery II

The essentials of human pathophysiology and their relationship to clinical signs and symptoms elicited in the medicalhistory and physical examination are presented. The etiology, epidemiology, pathophysiology, clinical manifestations, anddiagnostic aspects of common diseases within nephrology, urology, neurology/neuroscience and endocrinology arediscussed and correlated. General approaches to medical management of selected problems are also presented. Althoughan organ-systems approach is utilized, the systems are integrated for discussion of multi-system pathology.

Credit Hours: 5Prerequisites: Successful completion of first semester Physician Assistant program requirements

PHAS 5752 - Foundations of Clinical Medicine and Surgery III

The essentials of human pathophysiology and their relationship to clinical signs and symptoms elicited in the medicalhistory and physical examination are presented. The etiology, epidemiology, pathophysiology, clinical manifestations, anddiagnostic aspects of common diseases within orthopedics, rheumatology, pediatrics, and obstetrics/gynecology arediscussed and correlated. General approaches to medical management of selected problems are also presented. Althoughan organ-systems approach is utilized, the systems are integrated for discussion of multi-system pathology.

Credit Hours: 5 Prerequisites: Successful completion of second semester Physician Assistant program requirements



PHAS 5753 - Foundations of Clinical Medicine and Surgery IV

The essentials of human pathophysiology and their relationship to clinical signs and symptoms elicited in the medicalhistory and physical examination are presented. The etiology, epidemiology, pathophysiology, clinical manifestations, anddiagnostic aspects of common diseases within hematology, oncology, and gastro-intestinal system are discussed andcorrelated. General approaches to medical management of selected problems are also presented. Although an organ-systems approach is utilized, the systems are integrated for discussion of multi-system pathology.

Credit Hours: 5Prerequisites: Successful completion of second semester Physician Assistant program requirements

PHAS 5754- Foundations of Clinical Medicine and Surgery V

The essentials of human pathophysiology and their relationship to clinical signs and symptoms elicited in the medicalhistory and physical examination are presented. The etiology, epidemiology, pathophysiology, clinical manifestations, anddiagnostic aspects of common diseases within cardiology, pulmonology and emergency medicine are discussed andcorrelated. General approaches to medical management of selected problems are also presented. Although an organ-systems approach is utilized, the systems are integrated for discussion of multi-system pathology.

Credit Hours: 3Prerequisites: Successful completion of second semester Physician Assistant program requirements

PHAS 5755 - Clinical Laboratory Medicine

Presented in multiple formats including traditional lectures, labs, and case studies, this course introduces the student to theimportance of clinical laboratory medicine in the delivery of health care. In addition to basic theory, the course focuses onthe selection, collection and handling of samples for testing. Emphasis is placed on the interpretation and clinicalapplication of common diagnostic laboratory studies. Topic areas include blood banking, chemistry, coagulation,hematology, immunology, microbiology, and urinalysis.

Credit Hours: 3 Prerequisite: Successful completion of second semester Physician Assistant program requirements

PHAS 5760 - PA Ethics and Medical Law

Medical ethics are discussed and a variety of ethical cases are debated by students after completing on line research intothe issues involved. Lectures in medical law and the legal obligations of health professionals are presented.

Credit Hours: 1 Prerequisites: Admission to Physician Assistant program

PHAS 5762 – Psychosocial Dynamics in Healthcare

This course introduces the student to the psychological, social and family context of health, illness and health care. A majorpremise of this course is that to adequately meet the needs of the patient, the PA must consider not only disease factors,but psychosocial factors, which affect the disease and are affected by it as well. Topics include personality developmentfrom infancy through old age, the family's role in health care, sex and sexuality, abuse of substances, and death and dying

Credit Hours: 3 Prerequisites: Successful completion of first semester Physician Assistant program requirements

PHAS 5771 - General Clinical Medicine I

Students actively participate in all aspects of direct patient care in inpatient and/or outpatient adult medicine. Thisfundamental clinical experience places emphasis on patient evaluation and assessment, oral and written casepresentations, understanding the complexities and interrelationships of disease processes and diagnostic and therapeuticcollaboration. (Four weeks )

Credit Hours: 4Prerequisite: Completion of the didactic phase of the Physician Assistant program



PHAS 5772 - General Clinical Medicine II

Students actively participate in all aspects of direct patient care in inpatient and/or outpatient adult medicine. Thisfundamental clinical experience places emphasis on patient evaluation and assessment, oral and written casepresentations, understanding the complexities and interrelationships of disease processes and diagnostic and therapeuticcollaboration. (Four weeks) Credit Hours: 4 Prerequisite: Completion of the didactic phase of the Physician Assistant program

PHAS 5773 - General Clinical Medicine III


PHAS 5774 - General Clinical Medicine IV


PHAS 5775 - General Clinical Medicine V


PHAS 5776 - General Surgery

This clinical experience provides exposure to concepts and principles that characterize the practice of general surgery.Students participate in the pre-operative, operative and post-operative care of patients admitted to a surgical service ininpatient, and outpatient settings. (Four weeks)

Credit Hours: 4 Prerequisite: Completion of the didactic phase of the Physician Assistant program

PHAS 5777 - Musculoskeletal Medicine

Students actively participate in all aspects of direct patient care in inpatient and/or outpatient adult musculoskeletalmedicine. This fundamental clinical experience places emphasis on patient evaluation and assessment, oral and writtencase presentations, understanding the complexities and interrelationships of disease processes and diagnostic andtherapeutic collaboration. (Four weeks) Credit Hours: 4 Prerequisite: Completion of the didactic phase of the Physician Assistant program



PHAS 5778 - Pediatrics

Practical experience in the recognition and management of pediatric problems is provided, including assessment of thenewborn, well baby care, preventive pediatrics, developmental assessment, infectious disease, adolescent medicine andparent counseling. (Four weeks)


PHAS 5779- Emergency Medicine

This clinical experience includes the management of acute medical and surgical problems with an emphasis on theimportance of precise diagnosis as well as the principles of emergency therapy. (Four weeks)


PHAS 5780 - Focused Topics in Medicine

Students actively participate in all aspects of direct patient care in inpatient and/or outpatient women’s health, long termcare and phychiatry. This fundamental clinical experience places emphasis on patient evaluation and assessment, oral andwritten case presentations, understanding the complexities and interrelationships of disease processes and diagnostic andtherapeutic collaboration. (Four weeks) Credit Hours: 4 Prerequisite: Completion of the didactic phase of the Physician Assistant program

PHAS 5910 – Master’s Project Seminar

In this course, students critically research one area of the medical literature based on a clinical area of interest. Theydevelop a review article appropriate for publication in a peer reviewed journal.

Credit Hours: 3 Prerequisites: Completion of the didactic phase of the Physician Assistant program

PHAS 5925 - PA Seminar

This multifaceted course spans the clinical phase of the Program. It includes sessions on PA employment, health promotionand disease prevention, alternative medicine and clinical problem solving.

Credit Hours: 2 Prerequisites: Completion of the didactic phase of the Physician Assistant program

PHIL 2310 - Philosophy and Critical Thinking

Critical thinking is a course designed to enable the student to correctly evaluate and craft well-reasoned arguments. Thiscourse will encourage the development of critical thinking skills and abilities, fair-mindedness, intellectual humility, andintellectual integrity among other virtues. The approach will be practical yet based on philosophical tenets that have beenproven through the ages as essential components for the development of core values and virtues in the thinking humanbeing.


PHIL 2315 - Current Moral Problems

This course presents a serious focus on classical ethical theories as underpinning for understanding current moral issues.Accordingly, we will deal with values, with the good and bad, with right and wrong, insofar as they apply to urgent issues inthe contemporary world milieu. The issues that we will grapple with are: world poverty, the environment, euthanasia,abortion, sex, personal relationships, equality and discrimination, criminal rights, business ethics, crime and punishment,



dirty politics, and war and peace. How are we to live our lives as moral human beings in dealing with these issues?


PHIL 2320 - Ethical Issues in Health Care

This course is about applied ethics in various professional health care fields. Ethics is that branch of Philosophy that seeksto determine how human actions may be judged right or wrong. It is concerned with how a human life ought to be lived. Thegoal of this course is to study the obligations of Health Care Professionals to themselves, towards their patients, andtowards society as a whole. This will be accomplished by studying the foundational principles of Health Care Ethics anddealing with ethical problems inherent in Health Care.


PHSC 1310 - Physical Science

This course investigates the physical science of measurement, vectors, kinematics, Newton's law of motion, wave motion,temperature, electric fields and currents and optics. Fundamentals of classical physical science are discussed.Considerable emphasis is placed on radiation and radiobiology.

Credit Hours: 3 Corequisite: MATH 1315

PHYS 1310 - General Physics I

Students will study and investigate the fundamentals of mechanics, heat and sound.

Credit Hours: 3 Prerequisites: MATH 1315Corequisite: PHYS 1310L

PHYS 1310L - Laboratory for PHYS 1310

Selected laboratory investigations related to mechanics, heat and sound will be performed by students. Lab experimentsare designed to support lecture. (Lab meets three hours per week.).

Credit Hours: 1 Prerequisites: MATH 1315Corequesite: PHYS 1310

PHYS 1311 - General Physics II

Students will study and investigate the fundamentals of electricity, magnetism and light.

Credit Hours: 3 Prerequisites: PHYS 1310, PHYS 1310L Corequisite: PHYS 1311L


Selected laboratory investigations related to electricity, magnetism and light will be performed by students. Lab experimentsare designed to support lecture. (Lab meets three hours per week.).

Credit Hours: 1 Prerequisites: PHYS 1310, PHYS 1310LCorequisite: PHYS 1311

PSYC 1310 - Introductory Psychology



This course involves a survey of the major fields of psychology including the biopsychological, learning theory, cognitive,humanistic, and psychoanalytic perspectives. Topics to be discussed will include the biological basis of behavior, states ofconsciousness, learning theory, memory, intelligence, personality, and stress.

Credit Hours: 3

PSYC 2330 - Psychology Across the Life Span

This course provides a study of the development of behavior and psychological processes throughout the prenatal period,infancy, childhood, adolescence, maturity and old age with emphasis on development. Classroom activities will includelecture, group discussions, demonstrations, individual projects, video presentations, library assignments and researchprojects.

Credit Hours: 3 Prerequisites: WRIT 1310, PSYC 1310

PSYC 2335 - Theories of Personality

This course introduces a variety of theoretical approaches to the understanding of personality. It will includepsychodynamic, behavioral, social learning, trait, humanistic, cognitive and biological perspectives. Consideration is bothbiological and environmental determinants of personality.


PSYC 2340 - Social Psychology

In this course, students will study how people interact with each other and how they think about and respond to socialsituations. Included are such topics as social cognition (person perception, self perception, attitudes), social influence(conformity, persuasion, cultural sources of attitudes), and social relations (aggression, altruism, prejudice).


PSYC 3310 - Child Psychology

This course will discuss the physical, psychological, social, intellectual, and moral development of an individual from birth toadolescence. It will explore the relationship between research and childrearing practices. There will also be discussion ofthe commonalities and diversities in today's multicultural society and its effect on children.

Credit Hours: 3 Prerequisites: PSYC 2330

PSYC 3315 - Abnormal Psychology

This course is designed to increase the student's understanding about the dynamics of abnormal disorders or psychologicalorigin. An overview of the historical perspectives of abnormal; psychology will be presented. Students will be provided withan opportunity to explore and discuss etiologies, symptomatologies, and treatments of psychological disorders.


PSYC 3320 - Psychology of Adolescence

This course focuses on the study of the period from puberty to adulthood with an exploration of physical, cognitive, andpsychosocial development. Focus will be on theories, empirical findings, and concerns of adolescence. Topics will include:1) parent-peer relationships; 2) education; 3) identity formation; 4) sexuality; drugs; and mental health issues.




PSYC 3325 - The Psychology of Aging

The focus of this course will be on successful aging. There will be a discussion of the physical, cognitive, and psychosocialcompetencies of individuals in late adulthood. Classroom activities will include demonstrations of assessment skills invarious performance areas as well as in-depth discussion of national research on successful aging.


PSYC 3340 - Group Dynamics

This course is a study of what happens when people form groups, both from the perspective of individuals as members ofgroups and of the group itself as an entity. Students will learn what happens to people when they join groups, how groupsfunction, what goes on within groups, and how groups interact with other groups. We will explore the theory and researchon group dynamics and apply this knowledge to gain a better understanding of ourselves and the groups we belong to. Also, through in-class group activities, we will experience various phenomena of group dynamics. Finally, students willconduct an observational study of group behavior.

Credit Hours: 3Prerequisites: Completion of at least one 2000 level psychology course

PSYC 4310 - Research Methods in the Behavioral Sciences

In this course, students will gain comprehensive knowledge of and experience practicing the research methodologies andstatistical procedures used in behavioral research. Students will learn how to appropriately apply the use of descriptive andinferential statistics to conduct methodologically sound research. Students will learn, in depth, how to professionallyconduct archival, self-report, observational, survey, and experimental research; test for reliability and validity; and useadvanced procedures in descriptive and inferential statistics.

Credit Hours: 3 Prerequisites: ENGL1310; MATH 1315, MATH 2315; 6 Credit Hours of Psychology

PSYC 4315 - Neuropsychopharmacology

The content of this course is derived from: 1) neuroanatomy; 2) neurophysiology; 3) pathophysiology; 4) biochemistry; 5)pharmacology; and the 6) behavioral sciences. Emphasis is placed on the neurobiological processes underlyingpsychopathology and the pharmacological interventions indicated for treatment and management of mental illness.

Credit Hours: 3 Prerequisites: WRIT 1310, MATH 1315; 12 credit hours of PSYC; 12 Credit Hours of ARTS, HUMN and PHIL; 12 Hours ofBIOL

PSYC 4630 - Senior Project in Psychology

This course is a senior level independent study course where students will gain the experience of conducting scientificresearch in psychology under the close supervision of the instructor. In the first four weeks of the course, students do aliterature search on a research topic and prepare a research proposal. In the second part of the course, students willconduct the research after receiving IRB approval (if necessary), analyze data using SPSS, write up the completedresearch paper in APA style, and present their research at a student, regional, or national conference. Students whocomplete this course should be ready to begin graduate studies in a psychology program.

Credit Hours: 6Prerequisites: ENGL 2310, completion of all 2000 and 3000 level requirements for the Bachelor of Arts in Liberal Studieswith Psychology concentration, and PSYC 4310.

PTAP 1110 - Introduction to Patient Care

This course introduces basic information regarding the health care system in general and the profession of physicaltherapy, in order to explore physical therapist assisting as a career choice. Emphasis is placed on the provision of physical



therapy services, the history and scope of the practice of the physical therapist and the physical therapist assistant, factorsinfluencing the delivery of service, relationships and communication with patients and other health care providers,professional behaviors and legal and ethical issues related to health care. Guest lecturers and panels will provide insightinto health care from current practitioners. The student will gain an understanding of the professional responsibilitiesinherent in providing health care and learn basic concepts of developing provider relationships.

Credit Hours: 1

PTAP 2310 - Functional Anatomy and Kinesiology

This course is designed to provide the potential physical therapist assistant student a fundamental understanding of themusculoskeletal system as it applies to movement. Emphasis is placed on muscles and muscle groups, their origins andinsertions, innervations and actions. The student has the opportunity to learn characteristics and components of normalmovement as a basis for understanding abnormal movement.

Credit Hours: 3 Prerequisites: BIOL 2310Corequisite: PTAP 2310L

PTAP 2310L - Functional Anatomy and Kinesiology Lab

This laboratory course is designed to coincide with the Functional Anatomy and Kinesiology lecture course. Course contentfollows the content presented in lecture and provides the student the opportunity to apply concepts of movement to thehuman anatomy through lab activities incorporating palpation, movement and problem solving. Students analyze movementin individual regions of the body and demonstrate comprehension through written and practical applications.

Credit Hours: 1 Prerequisites: BIOL 2310 Corequisite: PTAP 2310

PTAP 2710 - Introduction to Physical Therapy

This course is designed to give the physical therapist assistant student fundamental understanding of the provision ofhealth care. Emphasis is placed on provision of physical therapy services, scope of practice of the physical therapistassistant and the physical therapist, factors influencing the delivery of service, relationships and communication relative topatients and other health care providers, legal and ethical issues related to health care, and documenting in the medicalrecord. The student participates in clinical experiences which are designed to provide an opportunity to observe andpractice professional behaviors; interact with patients, families and health care providers; become familiar with medicalrecords and the patient chart; and observe parameters of the physical therapist assistant scope of practice. Critical thinkingskills are developed during class discussion, participation in clinical experiences and in small group activities.

Credit Hours: 3 Prerequisite: Enrollment in the Physical Therapist Assisting program

PTAP 2715 - Neurophysiology of Rehabilitation

This course is designed to give the physical therapist assistant student a fundamental understanding of the nervous systemand its association to movement and movement dysfunction. Neuroscience from the perspectives of anatomy andphysiology is explored. The student has the opportunity to learn the relationship of the nervous system to control of normalmovement and movement dysfunction. Emphasis is placed on the use of correct terminology, neuromuscular function andrehabilitation of movement dysfunction.


PTAP 2718 - Human Development

This lecture course introduces the student to human development throughout the lifespan, from prenatal development tothe senior adult. The student has the opportunity to learn the relationship of the areas of the developmental process.Although focused on development from neonatal through early childhood, the student will be introduced to the changes that



occur in aging throughout life. Emphasis is placed on prenatal development, the developmental sequence,and developmental disabilities. The student will also discover the impact that age-related disease processes or disabilitiescan have on individuals and/or their families at any point along the developmental continuum.


PTAP 2720 - Clinical Science I

This course is designed to give the physical therapist assistant student the opportunity to learn and practice fundamentalassessments, patient care skills and procedures. Students are instructed in data collection skills, treatment interventionskills, and procedures. Students then have the opportunity to perform these skills in the laboratory setting with student-to-student practice. Students must demonstrate competency in performing these skills, procedures and assessments in thelaboratory setting prior to performing them in a clinical setting.


PTAP 2725 - Clinical Science II

This course is designed as a continuation of PTAP 2720. Lecture and laboratory experiences are combined to instruct thestudent in data collection and treatment procedures utilized in current physical therapy practices. Emphasis is placed on thetreatment procedures involved in therapeutic massage, hydrotherapy, wound care, edema control, orthotics, transfers andassisted mobility, normal gait, prosthetics and traction within the scope of practice of the physical therapist assistant. Thestudent will incorporate data collection techniques and interventions learned in the previous courses, with those learned inthis course, to demonstrate competency in the provision of total patient treatment. Laboratory experiences will provide theopportunity to experience and to practice these procedures. Competency in performance of the procedures is determinedby skill check-off and by practical demonstration in competency evaluations utilizing patient scenarios.


PTAP 2730 - Clinical Science III

This therapeutic exercise course combines technology, lecture and laboratory experiences to introduce the physicaltherapist assistant student to exercise as a treatment procedure. The student will learn about exercise from the cellular tothe systemic effects. Emphasis is placed on various kinds of exercise, application of exercise technique, special areas oftherapeutic exercise, and to physical therapy practice patterns. The student will practice range of motion exercise,stretching techniques, resistance, traction and aerobic exercise and pulmonary hygiene techniques, and will learn how toprogress those exercises. Data collection techniques and interventions learned in previous classes will be utilized incombination with various exercise procedures in order to enhance rehabilitation and monitor subject response to theprocedures.


PTAP 2735 - Clinical Science IV

This course is designed to provide a forum by which PTA students can integrate didactic and clinical experiences in thedevelopment of skills relative to the practice of physical therapy. The student will have the opportunity to prepare for entry-level employment in physical therapy, and will be introduced to issues and topics relative to the practice of physical therapywhich are considered post-graduate level skill development. These include topics in specialty areas of physical therapypractice, alternative therapeutic approaches to patient care, and advanced techniques in musculoskeletal andneuromuscular dysfunction. Projects and laboratory experiences provide the opportunity for the student to gain anintroductory knowledge and application base upon which clinical skills are developed.

Credit Hours: 2Prerequisite: Enrollment in the Physical Therapist Assisting program

PTAP 2740 - Pathophysiology



This lecture course introduces the student to injuries, diseases and conditions that affect the neuromusculoskeletalsystems, and which are primary to the practice of physical therapy. A systems approach to understanding the function ofthe human body and the effect of pathological entities on the system are presented. Emphasis is placed on the course andeffect of the pathological condition; the signs and symptoms of the pathology; the general effect on human performanceand function of the patient; and, the physical therapy management of the condition and patient. The student is provided theopportunity to identify potential medical complications that effect physical therapy interventions and the patient's saferesponse to the intervention.


PTAP 2745 - Clinical Education I

This course is designed to provide the opportunity for the student to apply previously learned assessments, procedures andskills to direct patient care under the supervision of a licensed practitioner of physical therapy. The student will participate inone full time five - week affiliation in either an acute, rehab or out-patient setting that provides a variety of clinicalexperiences with a diverse patient population. Each student is assigned to a clinical instructor, who is primarily responsiblefor planning clinical experiences reflective of course learning outcomes and current practice, evaluation of studentperformance and providing immediate feedback to facilitate learning. The student will have the opportunity to master skillslearned in the laboratory setting and integrate behaviors reflective of professional competency within the scope of practiceof the physical therapist assistant.

Note: This course has a service learning component

Credit Hours: 6 Prerequisites: Enrollment in the Physical Therapist Assisting program

PTAP 2750 - Clinical Education II

This clinical education course involves assignment of the student to two different full time affiliations totaling ten weeks. Thestudent will have the opportunity to apply all treatment procedures, assessments and patient care skills necessary for entrylevel competency for the practice of physical therapist assisting. The longer assignments allow the student to follow patientsthrough the course of therapy in order to observe changes in patient function in response to treatment. The student willhave the opportunity to integrate knowledge and skills to master critical thinking skills, analyze patient response totreatments, participate as a member of the health care team, participate in patient, family and staff teaching activities, andmodel professional behaviors. Upon completion of this course, the student will have demonstrated all critical skillsnecessary for entry-level competency of a practitioner of physical therapist assisting.

Credit Hours: 10 Prerequisites: Enrollment in the Physical Therapist Assisting program

RADT 1710 - Introduction to Radiography

An introduction to the principles and practices of radiology; historical and professional evolution, status of the health caredelivery system, medicolegal and ethical considerations, medical communications, the imaging process and equipment,radiographic preparation and examinations, basic principles of radiation safety, and management techniques of the patientduring radiologic procedures.

Credit Hours: 3 Prerequisites: Admission to the Radiologic Technology programCorequisites: ACSM 1110, BIOL 2310, MATH 1315, RADT 1720, RADT 1740

RADT 1715 - Radiographic Procedures II

This course provides a study of radiographic procedures with related positioning and anatomy. Emphasis is placed on thevertebral column, abdomen, mobile, surgical, and trauma radiography, fluoroscopic and contrast media examinations.Cranial topography and morphology, radiography of the cranial, facial, nasal, and temporal bones, zygomatic arches,paranasal sinuses, orbits, optic foramen, mandible and temeromandibular joints with image analysis and interpretation isalso included. Students are provided with laboratory opportunities to develop practical skills.



Credit Hours: 3 Prerequisites:RADT 1710, RADT 1720, RADT 1740 Corequisites: BIOL 2311, WRIT 1310, RADT 1725, RADT 1741

RADT 1720 - Image Production I

A study of radiation concepts with related practical application; x-ray properties, basic x-ray equipment, principles of x-rayproduction, x-ray interactions, prime factors of exposure, exposure calculations, image receptors and accessory devices,basic digital imaging process, components of image quality, technique charts, characteristics of image receptor systems,grids, filtration, beam restriction, technique manipulation, exposure control systems, and technical factors that influence andcontrol image production and quality. Lab opportunities will allow students to produce and analyze images by varyingtechnical parameters.

Credit Hours: 3 Prerequisites: Admission to the RADT associate degree programCorequisites: ACSM 1110, MATH 1315, BIOL 2310, RADT 1710, RADT 1740

RADT 1725 - Image Production II

This course is a continuation of RADT 1720. The technical factors and variables that affect the photographic and geometricquality of an image are analyzed. The course examines the methods of conventional and digital imaging technologyprocesses with related practical application; design and construction requirements for acquisition, processing anddisplaying images; characteristics of conventional and digital image receptors and detectors including handling and storage,latent image formation; automatic processor equipment, system components, cycles, chemistry, processor monitoring andpreventative maintenance; quality assurance/control testing programs, silver recovery, sensitometry, image artifacts,evaluation of image quality, exposure selection and conversions. Lab opportunities will allow students to produce andanalyze images by varying technical parameters.

Credit Hours: 3 Prerequisites: RADT 1710, RADT 1720, RADT 1740, Corequisites: BIOL 2311, WRIT 1310, RADT 1715, RADT 1741

RADT 1730 - Radiation Protection & Radiobiology

A study of radiation protection safety practices and radiobiology; Emphasis on units of measurement, radiation quantitiesand units, detection devices, cellular components, radiation effects, dose limits and calculations, protective measures,equipment and shielding design; federal and state regulations governing radiation protection.

Credit Hours: 2 Prerequisites: LEVEL I Semesters I and II Radiologic Technology courses. Corequisites: PHSC 1310, RADT 17385, RADT 1742

RADT 1735 – Radiography Procedures III

An examination of radiographic anatomy and patient care methods with related imaging equipment. Emphasis onvenipuncture, demonstration of the proper procedure for acquisition of vital signs along with recognition of life threateningECG tracing,pediatric and trauma radiography, foreign body localization, and basic principles of computed tomography. Students areprovided with laboratory opportunities to develop practical skills.

Credit Hours: 1Prerequisites: 1st and 2nd Semester Level 1 Radiologic Technology courses

RADT 1740 - Radiographic Practicum and Procedures I

Supervised clinical experiences designed to provide students with a fundamental understanding of the actual practice ofradiology. This course includes theoretical and practical components. Instruction in positioning and basic imaging principlesand considerations, terminology, anatomy and radiographic examination and evaluation of the upper extremity, shoulder



girdle, lower extremity, pelvis and upper femora, bony thorax, thoracic viscera, and geriatric imaging; emphasis onoperation of equipment, performance of darkroom procedures, patient care management, communication skills, applicationof radiation protection precautions, and the general radiographic process. Students are provided with laboratoryopportunities to develop practical skills.

Credit Hours: 5 Prerequisites: Admission to the Radiologic Technology program; Current CPR-C certification. Corequisites: ACSM 1110, BIOL 2310, MATH 1315, RADT 1710, RADT 1720

RADT 1741 - Radiographic Practicum II

This course provides supervised clinical performance of basic skills with more emphasis on preparation of the patient,room, and equipment for fluoroscopic, mobile, surgical, emergency/trauma and general radiographic procedures, includingimage evaluation. There is continued development and application of clinical competencies.

Credit Hours: 6 Prerequisites: RADT 1710, RADT 1720, RADT 1740 Corequisites: BIOL 2311, WRIT 1310, RADT 1715, RADT 1725

RADT 1742 - Radiographic Practicum III

This course focuses on continued development and application of clinical competencies with emphasis on precautions inpatient care and performance of general radiographic procedures, emergency/trauma, mobile, surgical, fluoroscopic andcontrast media procedures, and corresponding image evaluation.

Credit Hours: 3 Prerequisites: LEVEL I Semester I and II Radiologic Technology courses Corequisites: PHSC 1310, RADT 1730, RADT 1735

RADT 2715 - Specialized Imaging Technology

A study of the fundamental principles of special imaging techniques and equipment with emphasis on radiographicequipment and accessory devices, x-ray circuitry and rectification, image intensified fluoroscopy, body section radiography,macroradiography, mammographic equipment, exposure control systems and devices, digital imaging, thermography, cine,mobile equipment, duplication, evaluation of radiographic equipment; uses of the computer in the radiology department.Introduction to specialized imaging and therapeutic equipment including MRI, CT, US, PET, SPECT, radiation therapy andnuclear medicine technologies is provided.

Credit Hours: 3 Prerequisites: All LEVEL I Radiologic Technology courses. Corequisites: PSYC 1310 , BIOL 1110, RADT 2720, RADT 2740

RADT 2720 - Advanced Radiographic Procedures

An examination of radiographic anatomy advanced positioning, and patient care methods with related imaging equipment.Emphasis on basic pharmacology, advanced contrast media examinations, computed tomography, magnetic resonanceimaging, scanograms, and advanced imaging studies of all body systems, including cross-sectional anatomy presentations.Students are provided with laboratory opportunities to develop practical skills.

Credit Hours: 3 Prerequisites: All LEVEL I Radiologic Technology courses. Corequisites: PSYC 100, BIOL 1110, RADT 2715, RADT 2740

RADT 2725 - Radiographic Pathology

This course is a study of medical disease processes and their radiographic manifestations. Emphasis is placed onradiographic anatomy, physiology, pathology, and evaluation of radiographic quality with related exposure considerations.

Credit Hours: 2 Prerequisites: LEVEL II Semester I Radiologic Technology courses.



Corequisites: RELS 1310, WRIT 1311, RADT 2730, RADT 2741

RADT 2730 - Senior Seminar

Seminars of topics related to the practice of radiologic technology including written and oral presentations; a review ofmaterials in preparation for the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists Examination RADT 2740. RadiographicPracticum is included.

Credit Hours: 2 Prerequisites: LEVEL II Semester I Radiologic Technology courses. Corequisites: RELS 1310, WRIT 1311, RADT 2725, RADT 2741

RADT 2740 - Radiographic Practicum IV

This course provides continued participation and application of general radiographic procedures, emergency/trauma,mobile, surgical, fluoroscopic procedures, contrast media administration and examinations, angiography, CT, patient careprocedures, image evaluation, and quality control testing; introduction to MRI.

Credit Hours: 6 Prerequisites: All LEVEL I Radiologic Technology Courses Corequisites: BIOL 1110, PSYC 1310, RADT 2720, RADT 2715.

RADT 2741 - Radiographic Practicum V

This course focuses on advanced integration and application of all clinical skills including production of radiographs ofoptimal diagnostic quality. Clinical experiences are provided to enable students to manage patients and performradiographic procedures with proficiency and using independent judgment. Clinical competencies related to patientpreparation and management, room preparation, equipment operation, radiation safety practices, effective communication,performance of radiologic procedures utilizing appropriate supplies and accessory devices, image production, positioning,overall analysis of image quality and structures demonstrated. Elective rotations will be provided in radiation oncology,nuclear medicine, and ultrasound.

Credit Hours: 7Prerequisites: LEVEL II Semester I Radiologic Technology courses Corequisites: RELS 1310, WRIT 1311, RADT 2725, RADT 2730

RELS 1310 - Introduction to Theology

This survey course introduces students to the basic divisions in the discipline of Theology and Religious Studies.Accordingly, it will present methods for the study of sacred scripture, the historical development of Judeo-ChristianTheology, Systematic Theology, Religion and the Social Sciences, Religion and the Personality sciences, Spirituality, andthe role of Liturgical Ritual, the Arts and Worship in the human expressions of Religion.

Credit Hours: 3

RELS 2310 - An Introduction to Religious Studies

The purpose of this course is to acquaint students with certain issues in religious studies. Three such issues have beenspecifically identified for this course: 1) the philosophical foundations for a critical analysis of religion; 2) the foundations ofChristianity; 3) and a cross-cultural examination of the major world religions. By selecting these three issues, it is intendedthat students will become sensitive to the philosophical nature and presuppositions of many religious claims, to the origin ofChristianity and Christian beliefs about Jesus, and to the unique, as well as common perspectives of the major worldreligions.


RELS 2315 - History of Christianity

This course is an introduction to the field of Historical Theology. Accordingly we will study the whole sweep of the origin,



development, major historical events and controversies surrounding the phenomenon of Christianity not only as the mostinfluential element that shaped Western Civilization as we know it, but also allow ourselves to fashion personal perspectiveson life, justice and truth for living Christian lives more attuned to truths tested and honed through the ages.


RELS 2320 - Introduction to the Old Testament

This is an overview study of the literary, historical, geographical and religious dimensions of the Old Testament. Theapproach used is intended to give a general, but complete overview of the whole Old Testament and the Intertestamentalperiod. Students are guided to an understanding of God's hand in the lives and history of his people, which will lead to self-examination of biblical faith and learning in relation to daily life and individual purpose.


RELS 2321 - Introduction to the New Testament

This course provides an overview of study of the literary, historical geographical and religious dimension of the NewTestament.


RELS 3310 - The Parables of Jesus

This course provides a detailed study of the cultural, societal, economic, political, and religious background against whichJesus proclaimed the Gospel through parables. The purpose of this course is to immerse students in a hearing of Jesus'parables from the perspective of 1st Century Palestine against which backdrop Jesus proclaimed the Good News of theimminent coming of the Kingdom of God. This course represents a challenge to the Christian believer to radically clarifyhis/her Christian belief system in the light of Jesus' original, and only authenticated ippsissimi verbum (His words itself).


RELS 3315 - Religions of the World

The primary objective of this course will be to study, compare, and contrast the "great" world religions. These will include:Christianity; Islam; Hinduism; Buddhism; Sikhism; Confucianism; Taoism; and Judaism. Lesser know religions will also bestudied: Bahai'ism; Jainism; Shintoism; Zoroastrianism.

This course is cross listed with ANTH 3310.

Credit Hours: 3

RELS 3320 - Religion and Film

This course will focus primarily on the portrayal of religion in film with a special emphasis on the cinematic representationand depiction of beliefs, doctrines, adherents, and symbology. The religious film as social and/or theological commentarywill also be discussed.


RELS 3325 - Anthropology of Religion

This course will explore and analyze religion (understood as both a social institution and a cultural ideology) from adistinctively anthropological point of view. Particular emphasis will be placed on both the purely theoretical and



ethnographic issues that are intrinsic to a cross-cultural examination of religion.

This course is cross listed with ANTH 3325.


RELS 3330 - Introduction to Christology

This course is an introduction to the study of Jesus the Christ. This course will deal with fundamental questions aboutJesus in contemporary Catholic Christian Theological reflection. Accordingly, it will study the person of Jesus as revealed inthe scholarly field of study known as the new quest for the historical Jesus, the proclamations on the Kingdom of God, theson of man and the Son of God saying, and Jesus' option for the disenfranchised. The course will also study the reasonsthe religious leaders of the people wanted him dead, and the significance of his crucifixion, death and resurrection. Finallythe course will deal with the implications between belief in Jesus as the Son of God, and justice, compassion, concern forthe environment, and the meaning and personal significance of having faith in Jesus as Savior and Redeemer of the world.

Credit Hours: 3 Prerequisites: WRIT 1311; RELS 1310

RELS 3335 - The Letters of St. Paul

This course is designed to engage the student in the study of the thought and times of Paul of Tarsus. Paul, the firstChristian writer and theologian, has left an indelible stamp on Christianity and the Western World. The course will look atthe world in which he lived and the communities to which he wrote. The course will examine the logic and rhetoric of Paul’sletters in order to discover the issues facing early Christianity, and Paul’s religious experience and theological insights. Thecourse will also ask how Paul is to be understood in today’s world; what message Paul has for contemporary Christianity.

Credit Hours: 3Prerequisites: RELS 1310 or RELS 2310

RELS 4310 - Spirituality, Prayer and Healing

This course provides a theoretical and experiential study of the relationship between spirituality, methods of prayer, andtheir practical application in physiological and psychological healing of people who are suffering in any way.

Credit Hours: 3 Prerequisites: WRIT 1311; RELS 1310

RELS 4315 - Christian Sacraments

This course is an experiential approach to the study of Christian sacraments. As Jesus entered fully into human experience,so this course will present the sacraments as touchstones for Divine encounters in daily living. Each of the sevensacraments their origin, Medieval synthesis, evolution, and current practices will be studied.

Successful completion of PHIL 2310 is strongly recommended.


RELS 4319 - Eucharistic Theology

This course represents the heart and soul, indeed the central meaning and understanding not only of Christian Worship,but the central symbolic meaning of Christian living itself. It seeks to present the significance of the central deviations ofJesus at the last supper. For these actions, where Jesus took, blessed, broke, and gave, represent, in summary, the idealof the life of a Christian. Accordingly, this course will study, in-depth, the significance of the breaking of the Bread, thepouring out of the wine and the washing of the disciples’ feet at this final meal before Jesus’ passion and death. Thiscourse will ask: how do these actions represent a meaning and a purpose for authentic Christian living today?

Credit Hours: 3



Prerequisites: WRIT 1311; RELS 1310

RELS 4630-Senior Project in Religious Studies

This independent study course allows students opportunity to pursue personal initiatives while exploring the relationship oftheology and public service. Students who complete this course should be ready to begin graduate studies in a ReligiousStudies program. Under close faculty supervision, the student designs and completes a project that must include a serviceexperience component, theologically based analysis, and a reflection/response essay suitable as a student presentation ata professional conference or for publication in a journal accepting undergraduate writing within the religiousstudies/theology disciplines.

Credit Hours: 6Prerequisites: ENGL 2310, completion of all 2000 and 3000 level requirements for the Bachelor of Arts in Liberal Studieswith a Religious Studies concentration.

RESP 2707 - Cardiopulmonary Pharmacology

An introductory course that focuses on the pharmacologic modes of action, indications, routes of administration andexcretion, side effects, hazards and drug interactions for agents used in the management of patients with cardiopulmonarydisease.

Credit Hours: 3 Prerequisites: Enrolled in the Respiratory Therapy program

RESP 2708 - Respiratory Therapy Fundamentals

This is a lecture course that presents the basic principles of Respiratory Therapy. Topics include principles of patientassessment, infection control, respiratory pharmacology, as well as theory and application of equipment used to diagnoseand treat cardiopulmonary disease. This course prepares students to recognize indication for therapy, initiate appropriatetreatment strategies, and evaluate specific clinical outcomes.

Credit Hours: 3 Prerequisites: Enrolled in the Respiratory Therapy programCorequisite: RESP 2715

RESP 2712 - Cardiopulmonary Anatomy and Physiology

This lecture series addresses the anatomy and physiology of the cardiovascular and pulmonary systems. The course isdesigned to demonstrate the application of cardiopulmonary physiological principles in practice of medicine. Discussionsfocus on the regulation and maintenance of cardiopulmonary function under normal conditions. The course also providesan introduction to the integrative control of the cardiopulmonary function.

Credit Hours: 3 Prerequisites: Enrolled in the Respiratory Therapy program

RESP 2715 - Clinical Applications and Procedures I

Introductory course designed to provide pre-clinical laboratory instruction and preceptor-supervised clinical experiences inrespiratory care procedures. Emphasis is placed on routine patient care, including such modalities as patient assessment;medical gas therapy; application of aerosol and humidity devices; artificial airway care; and bronchial hygiene therapies.

Credit Hours: 7 Prerequisite: Enrolled in the Respiratory Therapy programCorequisite: RESP 2708

RESP 2720 - Critical Care Concepts I

This lecture series introduces students to the clinical application of respiratory care in critically ill patients. It incorporatesthe theories and protocols learned in Respiratory Therapy Fundamentals and allows the student to develop critical careskills, which emphasize ventilatory support modalities, hemodynamic monitoring, metabolic monitoring and patient



management techniques.

Credit Hours: 2 Prerequisites: RESP 2708, RESP 2712

RESP 2722 - Cardiopulmonary Pathophysiology

This course provides a review of the most common diseases that affect the cardiovascular and pulmonary systems. Itincludes discussions on clinical diagnostic techniques and treatment approaches commonly used in the management ofpatients with cardiopulmonary disease.


RESP 2723 - Clinical Applications and Procedures II

This course introduces the respiratory therapy student to essential concepts related to critical care medicine through laboratory and clinical instruction. Emphasis is placed on monitoring techniques, patient weaning and ventilatory supportsystems.

Credit Hours: 4 Prerequisites: RESP 2715

RESP 2730 - Critical Care Concepts II

This course is a continuation of Critical Care Concepts I with further emphasis on adult critical care ventilatory supportmodalities. Coursework covers intermediate and advanced pulmonary care strategies. It encompasses patientmanagement through a problem-based learning format. It also incorporates new advances in critical care procedures and abroadened approach to patient care beyond primary pulmonary diseases.


RESP 2733 - Cardiopulmonary Rehabilitation and Long Term Care

This course is designed to introduce students to the care of chronically ill patients. Discussions will focus on the delivery ofrespiratory care services for hospital-based cardiopulmonary rehabilitation programs, extended care facilities, and homecare.

Credit Hours: 3Prerequisites: Completion of second semester RESP requirements

RESP 2736 - Pulmonary Diagnostic Testing

This course covers basic instrumentation and diagnostic techniques employed in the assessment of pulmonary functions. Itincludes interpretive analysis of test results as related to disease states and other abnormal lung conditions and providesinformation regarding the appropriate strategy for proper patient testing. Students are expected to apply their understandingof pulmonary physiology to the selection of appropriate testing techniques and equipment.

Credit Hours: 3Prerequisites: Completion of third semester RESP requirements

RESP 2737 - Neonatal and Pediatric Respiratory Care

This lecture series encompasses the therapeutic approach to treatment of neonates and pediatric patients. This courseaddresses the unique characteristics of both the cardiovascular and pulmonary systems for patients from birth to agetwelve. Students will discusses the parameters of disease states specific to this age group, including diagnostic andmanagement differences. Students will learn the physiological changes during gestation in relation to pulmonarymanagement at premature birth and into recovery, as well as acute resuscitation protocols. Mechanical ventilationmodalities traditional to adult care are applied to this age group, and new modalities are discussed.



Credit Hours: 3Prerequisites: RESP 2708, RESP 2712, RESP 2720

RESP 2738 - Clinical Applications and Procedures III

This course engages the respiratory therapy student in laboratory and clinical instruction in advanced respiratory careprocedures. Emphasis is placed on cardiopulmonary strategies for adult and neonatal patients. Students will participate inthe care of patients in critical care areas undergoing mechanical ventilation and in cardiopulmonary rehabilitation.


RESP 2740 – Critical Care Concepts III

This course is a continuation of Critical Concepts II with furthered emphasis on adult critical care ventilatory supportmodalities. Coursework covers advanced cardio-pulmonary care strategies. It encompasses patient management through aproblem-based learning format. It also incorporates new advances in critical care procedures and a broadened approach topatient care beyond primary pulmonary disease.

Credit Hours: 2Prerequisites: RESP 2730, 2741

RESP 2741 – Clinical Applications Procedures IV

Students are provided clinical instruction in advanced respiratory care procedures. Emphasis is placed on therapeuticstrategies used in adult and neonatal critical care, and cardiovascular therapeutic procedures and interventions.

Credit Hours: 5Prerequisites: RESP 2715, 2721, Corequisite: RESP 2742

RESP 2742 – Critical Care Seminar

This course is a review of respiratory therapy case studies and preparation for Respiratory Care Entry Level Examination,Written Registry Examination, and the Clinical Simulation Examination.

Credit Hours: 1Prerequisites: RESP 2730Corequisites: RESP 2740, 2741

RESP 2743 - Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation and Advanced Life Support

This course is designed to review the most current American Heart Association (AHA) standards for basic life support andadvanced cardiac life support. Special emphasis is devoted to the recording and interpretation of electrocardiograms,pharmacologic interventions used in the treatment of cardiac emergencies, and airway management techniques usedduring cardiopulmonary resuscitation.

Credit Hours: 2 Prerequisites: Completion of third semester RESP requirements

SOCI 1310 - Introductory Sociology

This course is designed to provide an introductory review of sociology and the "sociological perspective," which can bethought of as one of many perspectives people might take in exploring and understanding human-beings. The primary goalof the course is to stimulate thinking and to apply the "sociological perspective" to relevant issues and concerns facing usas individuals as well as future health care practitioners.

Credit Hours: 3

SOCI 2310 - Marriage and the Family



This course will explore sociological perspectives on marriage and the family with emphasis on issues facing contemporaryAmerican families. Topics include: family forms, marriage, communication, domestic violence, division of labor in the family,work and family relations, child rearing, divorce and remarriage.

Credit Hours: 3 Prerequisites: WRIT 1310; SOCI 1310

SOCI 2320-Social Problems

This course explores the relationship of social problems to social structure at the global level, with specific emphasis onpoverty, hunger, exploitation, violence, and environmental degradation. We will build a foundation for understanding howthese problems arise, apply sociological concepts to their analysis, and then explore why solutions to such problems mayinvolve structural changes which, in turn, may create new problems.

Credit Hours: 3Prerequisites: WRIT 1311; SOCI 1310

SOCI 3310 - Sociology of Deviance and Crime

Deviance and crime are important topics in contemporary sociology. This course will examine deviance, deviant behavior,and social control with an emphasis on problems facing contemporary American society. The first part of the courseexplores how we define deviance and the theories used to explain it. Part two will focus on types of deviance includingcrime, mental illness, and juvenile delinquency. Part three examines the approaches to social control (incarceration,decarceration, rehabilitation) and the problems associated with it.

Credit Hours: 3 Prerequisites: ENGL1311; SOCI 1310

SOCI 3315 - Dying and Death

This course explores the social, psychological, and cultural aspects of dying and death in our society. Emphasis is placedon our role as professionals and health care providers, with the intent to educate and develop personal insight and skillsnecessary to assist patients, families and colleagues with the various aspects of dying and death. The course utilizes bothdidactic and experiential teaching methods to establish a better understanding and ability to cope with this life process, bothas individuals and as professionals.


SOCI 3320 - Medical Sociology

Course is designed to understand the relationship between sociology and medicine. Methods will be described anddiscussed in which sociological concepts and perspectives can be used to increase our knowledge of health and illness.The social structure of the health care system will be elaborated. The relationships between sociological, cultural factors,and health, disease, etc. will be discussed.


SOCI 3330-Research Methods

This course is an introduction to research methods in the social sciences, including both qualitative and quantitativemethodological approaches. In it, students will learn the basic principles, language, logic and procedures of social researchdesign, data collection, rudimentary analysis and report writing. This course will prepare students to move further into theconduct of competent social science research, into the role of an informed consumer and critic of social research, or both.

Credit Hours: 3Prerequisites: WRIT 1311; SOCI 1310; MATH 1315; one 2000 or 3000 level SOCI course



SOCI 4310 - Sociology of Health and Medicine

This course examines sociological perspectives on health and illness as well as social problems in the context ofcontemporary health care in the United States. Topics include: the definition of health and illness, social responses toillness, social stratification and health, and the perceived crisis in American health care and biomedical technology.


SOCI 4315 - Sociology of Race, Class, and Gender

The main objective of this course is to investigate the institutional arrangements and cultural patterns that underlie gender,race, and class-based inequalities in American Society. In the process, we will repeatedly return to the central question: Inwhat ways are race, class, and gender interrelated such that they appear in the experiences and "life chances" ofindividuals in different social locations at different points in time?


SOCI 4320 - Women in Developing Nations

Drawing on insights from women’s studies, development studies and demography as well as sociology, this course willexamine the problems and prospects encountered by the women of industrializing nations in an increasingly interrelatedworld. Through readings and discussions, students will examine the changing realities of women’s lives in nationsundergoing the disruptions of industrialization, explore the meanings of solidarity and feminism as they are practiced insuch nations, and learn the complex ways in which women’s lives are shaped by both gender expectations and structural(economic) change.

Credit Hours: 3Prerequisites: ENGL 2320; SOCI 1310

SOCI 4630 - Senior Project in Sociology

This independent study course allows senior majors in Liberal Studies to pursue a social topic of interest to them whiledeveloping the skills used in scholarly research. Under close faculty supervision, the student will design and complete acomprehensive research project including a review of the sociological literature on their topic, development of a researchquestion, and research design, data gathering and data analysis. The student will then report on the results in anappropriately referenced paper suitable for presentation at a professional conference or publication in a sociological journal.Students who complete this course should be ready to begin graduate studies in a sociology program.

Credit Hours: 6Prerequisites: ENGL 2310; completion of all 2000 and 3000 level requirements for the Bachelor of Arts in Liberal Studieswith a Sociology concentration

SPAN 1310 - Elementary Spanish I

This entry-level course introduces students to the basic lexicon and structures of Spanish. Emphasis is on communicativelanguage. This course is for students with no previous study of Spanish.

Credit Hours: 3

SPAN 1311 - Elementary Spanish II

This course is a continuation of SPAN 1310. Emphasis is on communicative language use.

Credit Hours: 3 Prerequisites: SPAN 1310

SPAN 2310 - Intermediate Spanish I



This course builds upon skills introduced in elementary Spanish. Emphasis is on reading and writing.


SPAN 2311 - Intermediate Spanish II

This course is a continuation of SPAN 2310. Emphasis is on reading and writing.


SPCH 1310 - Interpersonal Communication

This course is designed to increase students’ awareness of interpersonal interaction with an emphasis on group dynamics. Students learn strategies for communication with individuals and within various types of groups.

Credit Hours: 3

SURT 1110 - Introduction of Surgical Technology

This course introduces basic information regarding the health care system in general and the profession of surgicaltechnology specifically for students to explore surgical technology as a career choice. Emphasis is placed on the scope ofthe practice of the surgical technologist, factors influencing the delivery of service, relationships and communication withother health care providers, professional behaviors and legal and ethical issues related to health care. Guest lecturers andpanels will provide insight into health care from current practitioners. The student will gain an understanding of theprofessional responsibilities inherent in providing health care and learn basic concepts of developing provider relationships.

Credit Hours: 1Corequiste: SURT 1310

SURT 1310- Fundamentals of Surgical Technology

This course introduces the student to the basic principles and practices of surgical technology, which includes preoperative,intraoperative, and postoperative concepts, surgical supplies, equipment, and medications; and the needs of the patient inthe surgical environment. Permission from the instructor is required.

This course has a service learning component.

Credit Hours: 3 Corequisites: SURT 1110, SURT 1310L, BIOL 1110, BIOL 2310, BIOL 2310L

SURT 1310L - Fundamentals of Surgical Technology Skills Lab

Instruction takes place in a well-equipped skills lab (mock OR). Emphasis is on instrument identification, classification, anduse; sterile technique; pre-operative case; preparation; surgical scrubbing, gowning, gloving and draping; countingprocedures; and patient positioning and skin preparation. Permission from the instructor is required.

Credit Hours: 1 Corequisites: SURT 1310, BIOL 1110, BIOL 2310, BIOL 2310L

SURT 1710 - Surgical Procedures I

This course introduces the surgical technology student to basic surgical procedures; related anatomy, pathology anddiagnostic measures; necessary instrumentation, supplies, equipment, and medications; possible complications; patientconsiderations and expected outcomes; and immediate postoperative care. Specific surgical procedures include; general,gastrointestinal, obstetrics, and gynecology (OB/GYN), and pediatrics.

Credit Hours: 3 Prerequisites: SURT 1310



Corequisites: SURT 1720

SURT 1711 - Surgical Procedures II

This course introduces the surgical technology student to basic surgical procedures; related anatomy, pathology anddiagnostic measures; necessary instrumentation, supplies, equipment, and medications; possible complications; patientconsiderations and expected outcomes; and immediate postoperative care. Specific surgical procedures include: peripheralvascular, genitourinary, plastics, oral, eye, ear, nose and throat.

Credit Hours: 3 Prerequisites: SURT 1710Corequisites: SURT 1720

SURT 1720 - Skills Lab I

This course provides instruction and demonstration, with return demonstration, in a well-equipped skills lab (mock operatingroom). Emphasis is on basic procedure preparation and intraoperative techniques, including establishing the sterile fieldaround the patient, passing instruments, loading suture, medication handling and identification, specimen handling,dressing application, and postoperative routines. Students are also instructed in obtaining vital signs and urinarycatheterization.

Credit Hours: 2 Prerequisites: SURT 1310LCorequisites: SURT 1710, SURT 1711

SURT 2710 - Surgical Procedures III

This course introduces the surgical technology student to the basic surgical procedures; related anatomy, pathology anddiagnostic measures; necessary instrumentation, supplies, equipment, and medications; possible complications; patientconsiderations and expected outcomes; and immediate postoperative care. Specific surgical proceduresinclude: cardiothoracic, orthopedic, and neurosurgery.

Credit Hours: 3 Prerequisites: SURT 1711, SURT 1720Corequisites: SURT 2720

SURT 2720 - Surgical Procedures Practicum I

The student will rotate through the operating rooms at OLOLRMC and BRGMC Bluebonnet, using and refining theknowledge and skills learned in the 1000 level Surgical Technology courses. Additional sites may be available. All studentsduring this course must complete clinical reports for each surgical procedure and must attend a one hour weekly post-conference, separate from the clinical hours.


SURT 2721 - Surgical Procedures Practicum II

The student will rotate through the operating rooms at OLOLRMC and BRGMC Bluebonnet, with St. Elizabeth Hospital,North Oaks Medical Center, and Regional Eye Center as elective sites. Additional sites may be available. The student willcontinue to use and refine the knowledge and skills learned in all the previous Surgical Technology courses and participatein vascular, cardiothoracic, neurological, and orthopedic procedures. All students during this course must complete clinicalreports for each surgical procedure and must attend a one hour weekly post-conference and CTS examination review,separate from the clinical hours.

Credit Hours: 9 Prerequisites: SURT 2710, SURT 2720

SURT 2730 - Professional Portfolio Self Study Course



The self-study program is designed only for previous graduates of Our Lady of the Lake College Surgical TechnologyCertificate program. This course will capture and document in a portfolio format, all of the graduate's professional, technicaland work related experience since certificate completion for assessment and evaluation of abilities and aptitudes within therole of the Surgical Technologist. Periodic sessions with the Surgical Technology Faculty will be scheduled to assure focus,provide guidance and evaluate progress.

Credit Hours: 4

Prerequisite: Graduates of the Our Lady of the Lake College Surgical Technology Certificate program

WRIT 0310 - Introduction to College Writing

The course focuses on grammar as a communicative tool as well as sentence and paragraph structure. WRIT 0310provides an intensive review of grammar/mechanics, introduction to writing as process, and opportunities to strengthenreading skills. Placement in ENGL 0310 is determined by ACT/SAT test scores, and in some cases, by a written placementexam. (NOT for degree credit.)

Credit Hours: 3

WRIT 1310 – College Writing I

This course is an introductory, College level writing course. The course focuses on writing as a process, effective writingstyle and the features of specific writing tasks. Students are encouraged to examine and appropriately revise their ownreading and writing habits. Likewise, students are exposed to theories, strategies and tools that can successful assist themin the completion of real life rhetorical tasks. Placement in WRIT 1310 determined by ACT/SAT test scores.

Credit Hours: 3

WRIT 1311 – College Writing II

English Composition II builds upon the basic reading, writing, and critical thinking skills presented in WRIT 1310. Emphasisis placed on critical thinking, analytical reading and strategies for presenting ideas supported by sound reasoning,convincing evidence and language appropriate to the task and audience. The course provides practical experiencein analysis and library research.


WRIT 2315 - Business Writing

This course focuses on effective written communication in professional settings. Emphasis is on planning, composing,revising, and editing a variety of texts for professional audiences.


WRIT 2325 - Creative Writing - Poetry

This course offers students an opportunity to practice writing a literary form they may have read independently or in othercourses, namely poetry. The emphasis is on the composition and critique of poetry. Reading assignments focus on bothclassic and contemporary examples of poetry.


WRIT 2330 - Creative Writing - Fiction

This course offers students an opportunity to practice writing a literary form they may have read independently or in othercourses, namely short fiction. The emphasis is on the composition and critique of short stories. Reading assignments focus



on both classic and contemporary examples of the short story.


WRIT 3335 - Technical Writing

This course develops skills needed to compose objective, informative proposals, reports, and presentations for specializedaudiences in science, business, government, and industry. Class sessions involve lecture, discussions, group activities andwriting tasks



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HEALTH CAREER INSTITUTE

Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation Certified Nursing Assistant

Continuing Education Phlebotomy

Practical Nursing – Diploma Program

Vice President

Marie Kelley, M.N.Sc., R.N.

Program Accreditations

The AHA Training Center is approved by the American Heart Association Emergency Cardiovascular Care Program.

The Continuing Education Program is approved by the Louisiana State Nurses Association, an accredited approver by theAmerican Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation as a Continuing Education Provider.

The Nursing Assistant Program is approved by the Department of Health and Hospitals for the education and certificationexamination of nursing assistants.

Graduates of the Phlebotomy Program meet all requirements of the American Society of Clinical Pathologists to sit for theNational Certification Examination for Phlebotomist.

The Practical Nursing Program is accredited by the Louisiana State Board of Practical Nurse Examiners.

Purpose

The Health Career Institute seeks to contribute toward meeting the health care needs of the community by offering plannededucational activities designed to update knowledge and skill, prepare the learner to practice in different areas of expertiseby learning new skills, and/or promote personal growth/enrichment for individuals in the healthcare profession and thecommunity.

Students enrolled in a distributed learning program offered through the Health Career Institute must adhere to the samecurricular guidelines as those enrolled in traditional on-campus programs as presented in this catalog.

Full-time Staff




Susie Brown, B.S.N., R.N., MBA/HCM, Director of Clinical ProgramsRebecca A. Giuliante, M.S., R.N., LMT, CEP Director AHA Training Center and Program DevelopmentShantelle Steib-Dennis, B.S., M.Ed., Director of Continuing Education Denice Dorsey, A.S., B.S., Manager of Operations, Health Career Institute

Full-time Faculty Clinical Faculty

Keilah Baker, B.S.N., R.N., Cecile Hughes, B.S.N., R.N.Donna Bonfanti, M.S.N., R.N. Linda Leblanc, B.S.N., R.N.LaToya Briggs, B.S.N., R.N. Melissa Robertson, B.S.N., R.N.Michelle George, B.S.N., R.N. Tressa Harris, M.S.N., R.N.Johnette Kay, B.S.N., R.N. Elizabeth Pelham, A.D., L.P.N.Laurie Speed, M.S.N., R.N.Monica Young, B.S.N., R.N.

Calendar of Offerings

The Health Career Institute offers a variety of certificate and diploma programs to prepare individuals to practice in a widerange of health-related occupations. Annual needs assessments identify regional shortages in health care personnel and toensure offering training programs to fill these job needs.

A calendar of offerings for Continuing Education and American Heart Association is published on the Our Lady of the LakeHealth Career Institute web page to provide advance notice of programs. A copy of the calendar and further informationabout individual programs may be obtained by contacting the Health Career Institute at (225) 768-1762 or by visiting theweb site (www.ololhci.com).

American Heart Association Training Center

The Health Career Institute includes a training center for American Heart Association’s (AHA) Emergency Cardiac CareProgramming. This training center offers (AHA) course to the professional and general public. Initial and renewal AHAcourses for health professionals include Healthcare Provider Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR), Advanced Cardiac LifeSupport (ACLS), and Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS). American Heart Association courses for the generalcommunity include Heartsaver Adult and Pediatric CPR, Heartsaver Adult and Pediatric CPR with Automatic ExternalDefibrillation (Heartsaver AED), Family & Friends CPR, and Heartsaver First Aid. Instructor training courses for each ECCcourse are offered for AHA Instructor Certification.

The Training Center maintains AHA instructor lists and is responsible for the quality assurance of courses provided bythese instructors at training sites throughout Louisiana. The AHA Training Center currently manages nine training sites witha total of over 500 certified AHA instructors. We can customize course times and locations to meet specialized needs; offergroup courses for physician practice or other groups tailored to your organization's priorities; provide flexible training times;offer effective group training. Please contact Rebecca Giulianted, RN, (225) 214-6964 for your CPR training needs.

Certified Nursing Assistant Training Program

The Certified Nursing Assistant Training Program is an evening program offered each semester. The program preparesstudents for employment in long-term care facilities, home health agencies and hospitals where basic bedside nursing careis needed. Classroom instruction includes introduction to health care, basic nursing skills, body structure and function,infection control, cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) and the job-seeking process. Students participate in clinical activitiesunder the supervision of the instructor, both in the skills lab and in clinical facilities. Upon completion of this program, astudent is eligible for certification and registry as a nursing assistant in the State of Louisiana. The program has beenapproved by the Department of Health and Hospitals. The HCI has been approved as a testing site for CNA certification.Graduates of this Certified Nursing Assistant Program, who also meet admission requirements, may be eligible for transfercredit into the Health Career Institute’s Practical Nursing Program.


1. Completion of an application and payment of an application fee. The application form is available at the OLOL HealthCareer Institute, 7443 Piccardy. .

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2. Graduation from high school or completion of a high school equivalency diploma (General Education Development-GED). Official high school transcripts or certification of GED is required.

3. Completion of letter of application describing the student's unique attributes and reasons for seeking this educationalprogram. Application deadline is July 15 for fall classes, December 1 for spring classes, and May 1 for summerclasses.

Application deadline is July 15 for fall classes; December 1 for spring classes, and May 1 for summer classes.

The Admissions Committee will consider past academic performance as well as the individuality of the applicant. The HCImay also consider program demand and availability of clinical resources when making admission decisions.

Once accepted into the program, a student must complete the Health and Safety Packet. Students will not be permitted toattend class until this requirement is met.

Certified Nursing Assistant Sample Curriculum

HCNA 1710 - Introduction to Health CareHCNA 1715 - Clinical Care Concepts

(6 Credit Hours)

(96 Theory Hours)

(96 Clinical Hours)

Continuing Education Program

Continuing Education prepares a variety of specific programs and educational activities for health care professionals andthe general public. These programs may be designed to award Continuing Education (CE) Credits (CEUs), CNE or in somecases may be taken for CEUs in place of college credit.

Our Lady of the Lake Health Career Institute is an approved provider of continuing nursing education by the Louisiana StateNurses Association, an accredited approver by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation.

An annual needs assessment determines topics to be offered for Continuing Education credit that will contribute to improvethe quality of care and safety of patients and residents in the region.

Professional course offerings for nursing, allied health and other CE credit include such topics as: pain, cancer, asthma,diabetes, Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder, Alzheimer’s Disease, safe medication administration, critical thinking,cardiology, national safety standards, EKG, pediatric assessment, critical care and other topics.

Yearly symposia/conferences are offered through Continuing Education. These offerings cover a wide array of healthcarerelated topics including but not limited to certification review courses, cardiology, critical incident stress management andmedical/surgical nurse-related subject matter and care for the elderly.

We realize a professional’s education doesn’t stop when licensure is obtained. Programs are designed to meet the uniqueneeds of a particular target audience, industry, or occupation. We can customize courses to meet specialized needs;develop unique courses, conferences, and workshops tailored to your organization’s priorities; provide flexible trainingtimes; offer cost effective group training. Please contact Shantelle Steib-Dennis at (225) 768-1708.

Phlebotomy Program

The Phlebotomy Program is a 13 week certificate program consisting of 80 classroom hours and 120 clinical hours.Classroom hours are scheduled two evenings per week. Clinical hours are arranged over a three week period during theday at various healthcare agencies and laboratories. The program prepares students for employment in agencies wherethere is a need to obtain blood specimens for laboratory examinations. At the completion of the program, students areeligible to sit for the National Phlebotomy Certification Exam.




1. Graduation from high school or completion of a high school equivalency diploma (General Education Development-GED) with an average score of 500 or better. Official high school transcripts or certification of GED is required.

2. Completion of letter of application describing the student's unique attributes and reasons for seeking this educationalprogram.

3. Completion of an application and payment of an application fee.

The applicant’s past academic performance and individuality will be considered by the Admissions Committee. The Collegemay also consider program demand and availability of clinical resources when making admissions decisions.

Once accepted into the program, the student must complete the Health and Safety Packet. Students will not be permitted toattend class until this requirement is met.

Application deadline is July 15 for fall admission; December 1 for spring admission; and May 1 for summer admission.

Practical Nursing (PN) Program

Diploma – Practical Nursing

The Practical Nursing Program consists of four semesters, which include both classroom instruction and supervised clinicalactivities in accredited hospitals, nursing homes and other health care agencies. The program is approved by LouisianaState Board of Practical Nurse Examiners (LSBPNE). The curriculum is based upon specific requirements as set forth byLSBPNE. A class is admitted each fall and spring semester.

The PN program was developed as an articulation program to facilitate the future completion of an Associate of ScienceDegree in Nursing (ASN). The Diploma in Practical Nursing includes 13 academic credits and 40 technical credits. The 13academic credits included in the PN curriculum are required courses in the ASN program at OLOLC . Graduates of theHealth Career Institute’s Practical Nursing Program who wish to extend their course of studies to complete an Associate ofScience degree in nursing must complete an additional 18 academic credits to meet all ASN academic programrequirements for consideration for admission. Graduates who meet ALL admission requirements for the LPN-RN Transitionprogram of the School of Nursing are guaranteed admission to the program.

Purpose

The Practical Nursing Program prepares students for employment in health care facilities, agencies and hospitals wherebasic bedside nursing care is needed. The licensed practical nurse works under the direction of a licensed physician,optometrist or dentist acting individually or as a part of a health care team under the direction of a registered nurse. Uponsatisfactory completion of the program, the student is prepared to sit for the national licensure exam for Licensed PracticalNursing.

The curriculum has been developed utilizing the nursing process and incorporating the concepts of holistic nursing,hierarchy of needs, stress and adaptation, creative problem-solving and psychosocial development. The program is basedon the career ladder concept, allowing students the option of becoming certified nursing assistants at the completion of thefirst semester. Graduates of the PN program are educationally and experientially advantaged to consider furthering theirnursing education through the LPN-RN program in the School of Nursing at Our Lady of the Lake College .

Objectives

Upon completion of the Practical Nursing Program the student will be able to:

1. Describe the role of the LPN as specified by the nursing practice act and function within this scope.2. Integrate spiritual, socioeconomic and developmental concepts and values in providing individualized care for

patients, families and groups experiencing common health problems.3. Apply knowledge from biopsychosocial and nursing sciences as the basics for beginning practice as a practical nurse.4. Utilize the specialized knowledge and skills within the framework of the nursing process to meet the health needs of

people in a variety of settings under the direction of qualified health professionals.5. Safeguard the confidential information acquired, from any source about the patient and her/his family or significant

other.



6. Communicate with clients, families, significant others and other health team members in the delivery of healthcare.7. Practice within the profession's legal scope and ethical boundaries to meet the healthcare needs of individuals,

families and groups in a variety of health care settings.8. Collaborate with other health team members to provide care for individuals in a variety of healthcare settings.9. Assume responsibility for continuing the life long process of personal, professional and educational development.

10. Utilize appropriate knowledge, skills and abilities in providing safe, competent care in performing nursing functions.

PN Admission Requirements

1. Completion of an application and payment of an application fee. 2. Graduation from high school with a minimum cumulative grade point average of 2.0; OR completion of a high school

equivalency diploma (General Education Development-GED) with a minimum average score of 500.3. Submission of ACT or TABE scores.4. Completion of letter of application describing the student's unique attributes and reasons for seeking this educational

program.5. A certified copy of the student’s birth certificate and a copy of the student’s valid United States passport picture

idectification.

Information about the individuality of the applicant and past academic performance will be considered by the AdmissionsCommittee. The College may also consider program demand and availability of clinical resources when making admissiondecisions.

Once accepted into the PN Program, the student must complete the following requirements before the start of the firstsemester:

1. Completion of the Health and Safety Packet. Students will not be allowed to attend class until this requirement is met.2. Fingerprint and criminal background check by Louisiana State Police. The Louisiana State Board of Practical Nurse

Examiners reserves the right to deny a student admission to clinical nursing courses based upon results of apreliminary criminal record check. Students will not be allowed to attend class until this requirement is met.

3. Applicant must not be currently serving under any court imposed order of supervised probation, work-release orparole in connection with any felony conviction(s), plea agreement or any agreement pursuant to the Louisiana Codeof Criminal procedure, Article 893.

Additional information related to the admission process:

1. A high school transcript may be obtained from the student’s high school. A student should contact her/his high schoolto obtain an official transcript and to have it sent to Health Career Institute at 7443 Piccardy Avenue, Baton Rouge, LA70809. Alternatively, GED certificate can be obtained from the school district in which the student tested.

2. ACT Web site: www.act.org to request scores or register for exam; use school code 1621.3. TABE Survey is given at the Christa McAuliffe Center, 12000 Good wood Blvd., Baton Rouge, LA. Call (225) 226-

7631.4. A certified copy of a Louisiana birth certificate can be obtained in person or a written request may be submitted to

Vital Records Registry, P O Box 60630, New Orleans, LA 70160.5. A student’s application will be considered complete when all information is received.

The deadline for receipt of completed admission forms and documents is July 15 for fall admission and December 1 forspring admission. Although applications must be received by the deadline, each applicant is encouraged to submit her/hisapplication and all documentation as soon as possible prior to the deadline to ensure ample time for processing. Once allinformation has been received, the student will be notified of her/his status.

Admission with Advanced Standing

For students requesting admission to OLOLC Practical Nursing Program with credit from other institutions, it will benecessary to evaluate all credits on an individual basis. An official transcript of all credits earned and a description of thecourses must be provided.

Credit will be given for any courses that have the same competencies as courses required in the OLOLC Practical NursingProgram curriculum and for which the student received a passing grade of “C" (80%) or better. The awarding of credit is theresponsibility of the receiving institution. A student who has withdrawn from an approved or accredited practical nursingprogram within the previous four years may be considered for advanced placement in the OLOLC Practical Nursing



program. The Practical Nursing Program director and the Vice-President for Career Training will review all requests foradvanced standing on a case-by-case basis.

Admission requirements for advanced standing:

1. Schedule a meeting with the program director.2. Submit PN application to the Health Career Institute.3. Meet all requirements for initial admission to OLOLC Practical Nursing Program.4. Have withdrawn or left the previous Practical Nursing Program or RN program in good standing.5. Provide official transcript from the previously attended institution(s).6. Provide official program description, curriculum pattern, course description, a detailed course outline and skills list for

all previous nursing courses completed.7. Nursing courses or units considered for transfer credit must have been completed within four years of request for

Practical Nursing program advanced standing admission with advanced standing, with a minimum grade of 80% or“C."

8. Repeat all content from transferred courses, in which the student has failed or received a grade of less than 80%.9. Successfully complete skills verification check-off by Practical Nursing program faculty.

10. Basic and advanced math application will be evaluated both didactically and in the lab setting before full credit isgiven for previous clinical and/or lab hours.

11. In order to meet the requirement for graduation from OLOLC students admitted with advanced standing must:a. Fulfill the residency requirement of OLOLC , which is 16 credit hours for the Practical Nursing Program;b. Obtain a minimum grade of “C" (80%) or better in all course work attempted.

Much of the communication between OLOLC and the student will be via mail and email. It is the student's responsibility tonotify the College of changes in address.

The decision about whether a student qualifies for advanced standing will depend upon the readiness of thestudent for entry into the program, as well as space availability. There is no separate class for students withadvanced standing. Placement is made into one of the ongoing classes after review, provided there is a vacancy.

A proposed Advanced Standing Plan is developed following evaluation of the transcript and previous programcontent; confirmation that a student has successfully met admission requirements for OLOLC ; and confirmationthat placement is possible. The Plan must meet final approval of Louisiana State Board of Practical Nurse Examinersbefore the student may register for courses.

All records of advanced standing status, admission tests, course of study and program achievement will be maintained inthe student file.


The minimum enrollment standards for federal student aid are defined below for students enrolled in the PracticalNursing program, regardless of the institution's definition.

Enrollment Status Fall and Spring Summer


Quarter time 9-11 credits 7-8 credits

Half time 6-8 credits 5-6 credits

Less than half time 1-5 credits 1-4 credits


A diploma for Practical Nursing is awarded when the following conditions have been met:

1. Completion all required courses, with completion of the nursing courses within four years from the time of firstadmission;



2. Achievement of a cumulative grade point average of 2.0 or higher on all required course work;3. Completion of all required standardized achievement examinations; 4. Clearance of all indebtedness to OLOLC including the return of all materials borrowed from the College Library; and5. Fulfillment of OLOLC residency requirements of at least 13 credit hours in the PN curriculum.

Attendance at graduation is strongly recommended.

Licensure

Upon completion of the program the graduate is eligible to take the National Council Licensure Examination for PracticalNurses (NCLEX-PN). The examination is designed to test knowledge, skills and abilities essential to the safe and effectivepractice of practical nursing at the entry level. Upon successful completion of this examination, the graduate becomeslicensed to legally practice as a licensed practical nurse in the State of Louisiana. Each graduate must apply to theLouisiana State Board of Practical Nurse Examiners (LSBPNE) for licensure.

The LSBPNE authorizes candidates to take the NCLEX-PN and provides the NCLEX registration form to the OLOLC Health Career Institute for distribution to students.

The LSBPNE reserves the right to disapprove the taking of the NCLEX-PN by persons having had disciplinary action,arrest or impairment.

Applicants for licensure who have had a disciplinary action, arrest or impairment must provide documentation of thecircumstances of the action, arrest or impairment to the LSBPNE. Questions regarding eligibility to take the examinationshould be directed to the LSBPNE.

Practical Nursing Program Curriculum Plan

Semester 1 Credit Hours Semester 2 Credit HoursACSM 1110 1 BIOL 2310 3CHEM 1310 3 HCLP 1725 1HCCS 1110 1 HCLP 1726 1HCLP 1715 4 HCLP 1730 4HCMA 0010 1 HCLP 1731 3HCMT 1110 1 HCLP 1735 1HCLP1710HCLP 1720

23


Semester 3 Credit Hours Semester 4 Credit HoursBIOL 2311 3 HCLP 1745 2BIOL 2320 3 HCLP 1750 2HCLP 1727 1 HCLP 1755 7HCLP 1732 4 HCLP 1740 2


Note: HCLP courses are awarded technical credit and are not applied toward associate or baccalaureate degrees at OurLady of the Lake College .


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HEALTH CAREER INSTITUTE COURSES

HCCS HCLP HCMA HCMT HCNA HCPB HCPS

HCCS 1110 - Introduction to Computers

This course introduces the student to the basics of computer science, with an emphasis on developing proficiency inperforming essential computer tasks.

Credit Hours: 1 (15 Theory Hours)

HCLP 1710 - Introduction to Health Care

This course introduces the student to those health care issues and processes that affect clients in all settings and areuniversal to all health care providers. Topics include: man, health, society, health care, therapeutic communication andinterpersonal skills, cultural and ethnic diversity, legal issues, health and disease, infection control, cardiopulmonaryresuscitation and emergency responses, body mechanics, patient’s bill of rights, patient abuse and advocacy, health caredelivery models and settings, the roles of health care providers, practice acts and an introduction to the nursing process.Selected lab and clinical experiences will reinforce course content.

Credit Hours: 2 (50 Theory and 45 Clinical) = 95 Hours

HCLP 1715 - Care of the Geriatric Patient

Basic nursing skills are presented with an emphasis on applying concepts and principles of nursing care for the geriatricclient in a variety of settings. Topics include: vital signs, measuring and recording height and weight, care of theenvironment, abnormal changes in body functioning, personal hygiene, assisting with diet and fluid intake, skin care, patientpositioning and transfers, awareness of development tasks of this age group, preserving the patient’s dignity, care ofcognitively impaired residents (understanding care required, communication, unique needs), and basic restorativetechniques (range of motion, turning and position, bowel and bladder training, prosthetic and orthotic devices, wound care).

Credit Hours: 4 (90 Theory and 80 Clinical)=170 Hours Prerequisites: HCLP 1710

HCLP 1720 - Practical Nursing and the Nursing Process

This course includes basic and advanced nursing skills required for the application of the nursing process. Topics include:scope of practice of the practical nurse and vocational aspects of practical nursing, a study of the purpose and componentsof the nursing process as a method of individualizing patient care, development and implementation of the plan of care,charting, recording and reporting, physical assessment and medication administration.

Credit Hours: 3 (55 Theory and 50 Clinical) = 105 Hours Prerequisites: HCLP 1710, HCLP 1715




HCLP 1725 - Pharmacology I

This course introduces the student to the study of drugs and their action on living organisms. Drug effects interactions andreactions are discussed so that the student obtains a sound knowledge for the safe monitoring of clients receiving drugtherapy. Emphasis is placed on specific drug classes including Anti-infectives, analgesics, and drugs that affect therespiratory, and cardiovascular systems. An overview is given of general principles used by the nurse to administer drugssafely. Simulated drug administration by various routes is practiced in the nursing skills lab prior to guided drugadministration in the clinical setting. The laws governing the manufacture, distribution and sale of drugs and the role of theLPN in drug administration is discussed.

Credit Hours: 1 (25 Class Hours) Prerequisites: HCLP 1720Corequisites: BIOL 2310; HCLP 1730

HCLP 1726 - Pharmacology II

This course is a continuation in the study of drugs and their actions on living organisms with alterations in select bodysystems. Emphasis is placed on specific drug classes including those affecting the immune system, cancer care,hemapoietic and lymphatic drugs, endocrine system, gastrointestinal system and musculo-skeletal systems.

Credit Hours: 1 (20 Class Hours) Prerequisites: HCLP 1725, HCLP 1730Corequisites: HCLP 1731

HCLP 1727 - Pharmacology III

This course is a continuation in the study of drugs and their actions on living organisms with alterations in select bodysystems. Emphasis is placed on specific drug classes including those affecting neurological system, sensory system,sexual-reproductive system, urinary/renal system and the integumentary system.

Credit Hours: 1 (25 Class Hours) Prerequisites: HCLP 1726, HCLP 1731Corequisites: BIOL 2311, BIOL 2320, HCLP 1732

HCLP 1730 - Medical Surgical Nursing I

This course utilizes concurrent theory and clinical with application of the nursing process in the care of adult clients acrossthe life span with alterations in select body systems. Concepts of preoperative nursing are introduced and the studentprovides care to both the preoperative and postoperative patient in the clinical setting. The student is taught to applyprinciples of nutrition to diet therapy and modification of diet therapy in the management of specific alterations in bodysystems. This course integrates a review of Anatomy and Physiology of the body systems under review. Dosagecalculation and medication administration are incorporated into theory and clinical practice. Special needs and care of theGeriatric patient are integrated throughout. Basic and advanced nursing skills are performed in the clinical sites under thedirect supervision of the instructor following successful skills check in Lab. Areas of theoretical concentration include;Preoperative Care, Cardiovascular Nursing, Respiratory Nursing and Pain management.

Credit Hours: 4 (50 Theory and 120 Clinical)= 170 Hours Prerequisite: HCLP 1720Corequisites: BIOL 2310, HCLP 1725

HCLP 1731 - Medical Surgical Nursing II

This course utilizes concurrent theory and clinical with application of the nursing process in the care of adult clients acrossthe life span with alterations in select body systems The student is taught to apply principles of nutrition to diet therapy andmodifications of diet therapy in the management of specific alterations in body systems. This course integrates a review ofAnatomy and Physiology of body systems. Dosage calculation and medication administration are incorporated into theoryand clinical practice. Using the nursing process the course is a continuation of basic and advanced nursing skills performedin the care of these clients under the direct supervision of the instructor following successful skills check in the lab. Areas oftheoretical concentration include: Immune System, Cancer, Hemapoietec and Lymphatic System, Endocrine System,gastrointestinal System and Musculo-Skeletal System.



Credit Hours: 3 (50 Theory and 120 Clinical)=170 Hours Prerequisites: HCLP 1725; HCLP 1730 Corequisites: HCLP 1726

HCLP 1732 - Medical Surgical Nursing III

This course utilizes concurrent theory and clinical with application of the nursing process in the care of adult clients acrossthe life span with alterations in select body systems. The student is taught to apply principles of nutrition to diet therapy andmodifications to diet therapy in the management of specific alterations in body systems. This course integrates a review ofAnatomy and Physiology of body systems. Team concept with increasing responsibility with groups of clients, and the roleof the LPN are emphasized. Dosage calculation and medication administration are incorporated into theory and clinicalpractice. Areas of Theoretical concentration include: Neurological Nursing, Sensory System, Sexual-Reproductive Health,Urinary/Renal System, and Integumentary System.

Credit Hours: 4 (50 Theory and 120 Clinical) = 170 Hours Prerequisites: HCLP 1726, HCLP 1731Corequisites: BIOL 2311, BIOL 2320, HCLP 1727

HCLP 1735 - IV Therapy

This course includes legal implications of IV Therapy, equipment devices used, anatomy/physiology, methods andtechniques, infection control measures, complications, and other vital information related to intravenous therapy.Supervised lab and clinical performance are included.


HCLP 1740 - Mental and Behavioral Health

The focus of this course is on the patient experiencing psychopathological, emotional, and behavioral alterations. Utilizingthe nursing process approach students will perform nursing skills in mental health clinical sites under the direct supervisionof the nursing instructor. Previous program content on interaction of biological and social conditions that influence the mindand behavior and communication skills will be emphasized. Students will integrate these concepts in the care of themedical/psychiatric patient in the impatient setting.

Credit Hours: 2 (30 Theory and 40 Clinical) = 70 Hours Prerequisites: HCLP 1720, HCLP 1726 Co-requisites: HCLP 1730, HCLP 1725

HCLP 1745 - Maternal - Newborn Nursing

Concurrent theory and clinical course explores historical and current issues, trends, growth and development of thechildbearing family, fetal development and gestation. Care of the patient during antepartal, intrapartal, and postpartumperiods is included as well as care of the neonate in a variety of clinical settings.


HCLP 1750 - Pediatric Nursing

This course presents essential information related to growth and development of infants and children, and those real orpotential health threats common but not exclusive to the age groups. Using the nursing process, basic and advancednursing skills are performed in meeting the needs of the pediatric patient in clinical sites under the direct supervision of theinstructor.


HCLP 1755 - Nursing Transitions

Using the nursing process, this course is a continuation of basic and advanced nursing skills performed in the care of adult



clients across the life span with multiple medical surgical diagnoses in a variety of clinical settings. The student is taught toapply principles of nutrition to diet therapy and modifications to diet therapy in the management of specific alterations inbody systems. This course integrates a review of Anatomy and Physiology of body systems. As the final nursing courseprior to program completion, the course is intended to assist students in making immediate and future decisions concerningjob choices and education growth. Students will be allowed to choose clinical rotation sites of interest from a list of selectedclinical sites in the medical and surgical area.

Credit Hours: 7 (95 Theory and 160 Clinical) Prerequisites: HCLP 1732, HCLP 1727Corequisites: HCLP 1740, 1745 and 1750

HCMA 0010 - Mathematics for Pharmacology

This course is designed to prepare students with the definitive mathematics necessary to ensure the safe administration ofmedications. It includes a review of relevant mathematical concepts, practice in using common conversions within a varietyof drug measurement systems, and an introduction to Dimensional Analysis, as another means of solving drug calculationproblems.

Credit Hours: 1 (15 Class Hours)

HCMT 1115 - Clinical Application of Medical Terminology

This course introduces students to elements and their definitions used to build medical terms. Understanding basic medicalterms and how they are relevant to basic human anatomy and physiology and the application of these terms in the medicaland clinical fields will be emphasized.


HCNA 1710 - Introduction to Health Care

This course introduces the student to those health care issues and processes that affect patients in all settings and areuniversal to all health care providers. Topics include: man, health, society, health care, therapeutic communication andinterpersonal skills, cultural and ethnic diversity, legal issues, health and disease, infection control, cardiopulmonaryresuscitation and emergency responses, body mechanics, patient's bill of rights, patient abuse and advocacy, health caredelivery models and settings, the roles of health care providers, practice acts and an introduction to the nursing process.Selected lab and clinical experiences will reinforce course content.


HCNA 1715 - Clinical Care Concepts

This course, designed specifically for the Nursing Assistant, offers basic nursing skills with an emphasis on nursing care forthe adult and geriatric client in a variety of settings. Topics include: vital signs, measuring and recording height and weight,care of the environment, abnormal changes in body functioning, personal hygiene, assisting with diet and fluid intake, skincare, patient positioning and transfers, awareness of development tasks of this age group, preserving the patient's dignity,care of cognitively impaired residents.


HCPB 1710 - Phlebotomy

This course content is designed to prepare the graduate to safely and effectively practice as a phlebotomist. Definition,purpose and professional aspects of phlebotomy are included in the course content. Students are exposed to knowledgeand skills for proper phlebotomy techniques and collection for routine and special procedures within the scope of practice ofthe Phlebotomist. After students practice skills in the College lab they spend 120 hours in area hospitals and clinical labs.Following program completion students are qualified to sit for the National Certification Exam.

Credit Hours: 7 (70 hours Theory 120 hours Clinical) =190 Hours


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OUR LADY OF THE LAKE COLLEGE GOVERNING BODY

Board of Trustees

Steve Nathanson, M.S., ChairJudge Luke A. LaVergne, J.D., Retired, Vice-chair

Margo M. Abadie, Ph.D., M.S.W., L.C.S.W., Secretary

Alden Andre, B.S.William Balhoff, C.P.A., C.F.E.

Redfield E. Bryan, M.D.Frank R. Campbell, Ph.D., L.C.S.W., C.T.

Thomas B. Flynn, M.D., F.A.C.S.Charles Freeburgh, B.S.Sandra S. Harper, Ph.D.William Knobles, C.P.A.

Reverend Matthew P. LorrainSister Vernola Lyons, o.s.f.

Ginger Miller, R.N., C.E.B.T.Michael Rolfsen, M.D., F.A.C.P.

Lani W. Smith, R.N., C.N.S., Ph.D.Melanie B. Verges, Ed.D.

K. Scott Wester, F.A.C.H.E.Karen Williams, M.D.



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OUR LADY OF THE LAKE COLLEGE ADMINISTRATION, FACULTY AND STAFF

President

Sandra S. Harper, Ph.D.Ph.D., M.S., University of North Texas; B.S., Texas Tech University

President’s Cabinet

David England, Ph.D., Executive Vice President for Academic and Student Affairs Ph.D., M.S., B.S., Indiana University

Hoa T. Nguyen, M.B.A., Vice President for Finance and AdministrationM.B.A., University of Detroit; B.S.B.A., Aquinas College

Rebecca Cannon, Director, Enrollment Management M.Ed., B.S., Southeastern Louisiana University

Denise Dokey, Director, Institutional Advancement B.S., University of Southern Mississippi

Deans

Jennifer Beck, Ph.D.,R.N., C.N.E., Interim Dean, School of NursingPh.D., Louisiana State University; M.S., California State University, Los Angeles; B.S., B.S.N., University of Missouri

Katherine Krieg, Ph.D., P.T., Dean, School of Arts, Sciences and Health Professions Ph.D., Louisiana State University; M.H.S., Louisiana State University Medical Center; B.S., University of Alabama,

Birmingham

Phyllis L. Simpson, Ph.D., Dean, Student Services Ph.D., Louisiana State University; M.Ed., Southeastern Louisiana University; B.S., Louisiana State University

Administration

Robin Brown, Bursar M.A., B.B.A., University of Mississippi

Susie Brown, R.N., C.R.R.N., Director, Clinical Programs Health Career InstituteB.S.N., Southeastern Louisiana University

Janssen Burris, Manager, Computer Applications Systems B.G.S., University of Louisiana at Lafayette

Ryan F. Garrity, RegistrarB.A., University of New Orleans




Denise Gillespie, R.N., Director, Campus Health and Safety B.S.N., Louisiana State University Medical Center

Rebecca A. Giuliante, R.N., L.M.T., L.C.E.P., Director, AHA and Program Development, Health Career Institute M.S., B.S., Louisiana State University; A.S.N., Our Lady of the Lake College ; L.M.T., Massage Therapy College of Baton

Rouge

Tiffany D. Magee, Director, Financial Aid B.S., Southern University at New Orleans

Eric Seneca, Director, Distance Learning M.Ed., B.S., Southeastern Louisiana University

Shantelle Steib-Dennis, Director of Continuing Education, Health Career Institute M.Ed., University of New Orleans, B.S., Dillard University

Faculty

Aime, Morton, Instructor, Physical Therapist Assisting Program, School of Arts, Sciences, and Health Proffessions. B.S.,P.T. Louisiana State University Medical Center, New Orleans

Allgood, John, Program Director, Physician Assistant Studies Program. Assistant Professor, School of Arts, Sciences andHealth Professions. B.S., University of Southwestern Louisiana; M.S., College of Saint Francis, Joliet, Illinois; M.P.A.S.,University of Nebraska

Badeaux, Aimee, Instructor, Nurse Anesthesia Program. B.S.N., Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center;M.S.N., Our Lady of the Lake College

Bahlinger, Yvonne, Instructor and Clinical Director, Nurse Anesthesia Program. B.S.N., Southeastern LouisianaUniversity; M.H.S., Texas Wesleyan University

Baldwin, Kasey, Instructor, School of Nursing; A.S.N., Our Lady of the Lake College ; B.S.N., M.S.N., Louisiana StateUniversity Health Sciences Center

Bates, Shelita, Instructor, School of Nursing, Diploma in Nursing, Our Lady of the Lake School of Nursing; B.S.N., M.S.N.,Our Lady of the Lake College

Behan, Pamela, Assistant Professor, Sociology, School of Arts, Sciences and Health Professions. B.S.N., University ofKansas; Ph.D., University of Colorado

Bell, Wenona, Instructor, School of Nursing; B.S.N., M.S.N., Southern University A & M College

Berzas, Elizabeth, F.A.C.H.E., Director, Health Services Administration; Director, Master of Health Administration;Assistant Professor, School of Arts, Sciences and Health Professions. B.S., University of New Orleans; M.H.A., TulaneUniversity, Ph.D. Southern University A&M College

Bird, Lawrence C., Instructor, Biology, School of Arts, Sciences and Health Professions. B.S., Louisiana State University;M.C.S., Mississippi College

Blalock, Glenn, Director, Engaged Learning through Writing Initiative; Associate Dean; Associate Professor, English,School of Arts, Sciences and Health Professions. B.A., University of North Florida; M.A, Stetson University; Ph.D.,University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill

Bond, Scelitta F., Associate Professor, School of Nursing. B.S., Southeastern Louisiana University; M.N., Louisiana StateUniversity Health Sciences Center

Bonfanti, Donna, Instructor, Health Career Institute. M.S.N., B.S.N., Loyola University-New Orleans

Bratton-Mullins, Lindsay, Instructor, School of Nursing. B.S.N., Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center; M.S.,Georgetown University; Ph.D., Louisiana State University



Briggs, LaToya, RN, Instructor, Health Career Institute, B.S.N., Southern University Baton Rouge

Buancore, Carolyn, Coordinator, LPN-RN Transition Program; Assistant Professor, School of Nursing. B.S.N., WilliamCarey College; M.N., Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center

Cahill, Marion F., Professor, Psychology, School of Arts, Sciences and Health Professions. B.S.N, Johns HopkinsUniversity; M.A., M.Ed., Ed.D., Columbia University

Carpenter, Suzanne, Associate Professor, School of Nursing. B.S.N., Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center;M.S.N., Southeastern Louisiana University; Ph.D., Louisiana State University

Clark, Karen, Instructor, School of Nursing. Diploma, St. Elizabeth Hospital School of Nursing; B.A., Indiana University;M.S.N., Loyola University, New Orleans

Comish, Alice, R.N., Director, Surgical Technology Program, Assistant Professor, School of Arts, Sciences and HealthProfessions. B.S.N., Northwestern State University; M.S.N., Our Lady of the Lake College

Conque-Johnson, Andrea, Instructor, Philosophy, School of Arts, Sciences and Health Professions. B.A., LouisianaScholars’ College at Northwestern State University; M.A., Louisiana State University; M.A., Louisiana State University

Cook, Christine, PT, Instructor, Physical Therapist Assistant Program, School of Arts, Sciences and Health Professions.B.S., and M.S., P.T., Texas Woman's University.

Courville, D. Troy, Instructor, School of Nursing, B.S.N., Northwestern State University; M.S.N.A., Texas WesleyanUniversity

Davis, Sue, RRT-NPS, Director, Respiratory Therapy Program, Instructor, School of Arts, Sciences and HealthProfessions. B.S.R.R.T. LSU Health Sciences Center, M.A.Ed., RRT-NPS, University of Phoenix

Devillier, Margaret, Clinical Coordinator, Clinical Laboratory Sciences Program. B.S., University of Louisiana, Monroe

Dorsey, Latonya, Assistant Professor, School of Nursing. A.A., Florida A&M University; B.S.N., Southern University A&MCollege; M.N., Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center

Dreznick , Michael T., Associate Professor, Psychology, School of Arts, Sciences and Health Professions. B.A., Universityof Buffalo, SUNY; Ph.D., University of Albany, SUNY

Dupuy, Keeley, Assistant Professor, School of Nursing. B.S.N., Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center;M.S.N., Southeastern Louisiana University

Epps, Fayron, Instructor, School of Nursing, B.S.N., Tuskegee University; M.S.N., Loyola University New Orleans

Ferdaus, Riaz, Assistant Professor, Health Service Administration Program. M.B.B.S., Dhaka Medical College; P.D.H.E.,Dhaka University; M.P.H., Tulane University; Ph.D. Southern University A&M College

Fox, Deborah, Ph.D., Director, Clinical Laboratory Sciences Program, Associate Professor, School of Arts, Sciences andHealth Professions. B.S., M.A., Ph.D., Louisiana State University

Gautreaux, Dixie, Assistant Professor, School of Arts, Sciences and Health Professions. B.S., Nicholls State University;Ph.D., Louisiana State University

Gautreaux, Jana, Assistant Professor, School of Nursing. B.S.N., Southeastern Louisiana University; M.N., Louisiana StateUniversity Health Sciences Center

Geheber, Leah, Chair, Department of Health Professions, P.T., Director and Academic Coordinator of Clinical Education,Instructor, Physical Therapist Assisting Program, School of Arts, Sciences and Health Professions. B.S., Texas Women'sUniversity

George, Michelle, Instructor, Clinical Programs, Health Career Institute. B.S.N., Louisiana State University HealthSciences Center

Graves, Shantelle, Director of Clinical Education, Respiratory Therapy Program, School of Arts, Sciences and HealthProfessions. B.S.R.R.T., Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center



Guerin, Stazel, Instructor, School of Nursing. Diploma in Nursing, Our Lady of the Lake School of Nursing; B.S.N., LoyolaUniversity; M.S.N., Our Lady of the Lake College

Hardison, Elizabeth, Laboratory Coordinator and Instructor, Biology, School of Arts, Sciences and Health Professions.B.S., Our Lady of the Lake College

Harmon, Carla, Assistant Professor, School of Nursing. B.S.N., M.S.N., Southern University A&M College

Harris, Tressa, Instructor, Health Career Institute. B.S.N., Southern University A&M College, M.S.N., Phoenix UniversityBaton Rouge

Hebert, Joanne, Instructor, School of Nursing. Diploma, Our Lady of the Lake School of Nursing; B.S.N., Loyola UniversityNew Orleans; M.S.N., Southeastern Louisiana University

Houk, James, Associate Professor, Anthropology, School of Arts, Sciences and Health Professions. B.S., M.S., LouisianaState University; Ph.D., Tulane University

Hughes, Cecile, Instructor, Health Career Institute. B.S.N., Southeastern Louisiana University

Hull, Edna, Director, Metropolitan New Orleans Center, Associate Professor, School of Nursing. B.S.N., Loyola University;M.S.N., University of South Alabama; Ph.D., University of New Orleans

Hurst, Kim, Assistant Professor, School of Nursing. B.S., Southeastern Louisiana University; M.N., Louisiana StateUniversity Health Sciences Center

Jefferson, Antoinette, Assistant Professor, School of Nursing. B.S., Our Lady of Holy Cross; M.S., Loyola University, NewOrleans

Johnson, Paulette, Assistant Professor, School of Nursing. B.S.N., M.S.N., Southern University A&M College

Jolibois, Victoria, Instructor, School of Nursing. B.S.N., M.S.N., University of Texas Medical Branch

Jones-Thomas, Tabitha, Assistant Professor, School of Nursing. A.A., B.S.N., Norfolk State University; M.S.N., SouthernUniversity A& M College

Kay, Johnette, Instructor, Health Career Institute. B.S.N., Southern University A& M College

Kite, Michelina, Assistant Professor, School of Nursing, B.S.N., Northwestern State University; M.N., Louisiana StateUniversity Health Sciences Center

Knobloch, Annette, Associate Professor, School of Nursing. B.S.N., Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center;M.P.H., Tulane University; D.N.S., Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center

Kosh, Emily, Assistant Professor, Mathematics, School of Arts, Sciences and Health Professions. B.S., Nicholls StateUniversity; M.A., Louisiana State University; Ph.D., St. Lourdes University

Lauret, E. Ann, Instructor, Surgical Technology Program, School of Arts, Sciences and Health Professions. A.S., A.S.S.T.,B.S., Our Lady of the Lake College

LeBlanc, Linda, Instructor, Health Career Institute. B.S.N., Southern University A&M College

LeBlanc, Phyllis, Coordinator, RN-BSN Program; Associate Professor, School of Nursing. B.S.N., Mississippi College;M.N., Ph.D., University of Southern Mississippi

Lemoine, Michele, Instructor, School of Nursing, A.S.N., B.S.N., M.S.N., Our Lady of the Lake College

Lenard, Natalie, Assistant Professor, Biology Program, School of Arts, Sciences and Health Professions. B.S., LouisianaTech University; Ph.D., Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center-Shreveport

Maloney, John, Associate Professor, Chemistry, School of Arts, Sciences and Health Professions. B.A., University of NewYork; M.S., University of New Hampshire; Ph.D., University of North Texas

Martin, Denise, Instructor, School of Nursing. B.S.N., Our Lady of Holy Cross College; M.S.N., Southern University A&MCollege



Mayeux, Neetu Liza, ARRT, LSRT, Clinical Instructor, Radiologic Technology Program, School of Arts, Sciences andHealth Professions. B.S., University of Louisiana, Monroe

McIntosh, Michael, Clinical Coordinator, Instructor, Physician Assistant Studies Program, School of Arts, Sciences andHealth Professions. B.S., Southeastern Louisiana University; M.H.S., University of South Alabama

Munson, Belinda, Instructor, School of Nursing. B.S.N., Southern University A&M College; M.S.N., Southeastern LouisianaUniversity

Napoli, Barbara, Chair, Department of Science; Assistant Professor, Mathematics, School of Arts, Sciences and HealthProfessions. A.S., Union County College; B.S., Thomas Edison State College; M.B.A., Embry-Riddle AeronauticalUniversity

Osborne, Lena, N.C.C.P.A. Academic Coordinator, Instructor, Physician Assistant Program, School of Arts, Sciences andHealth Professions. B.S., Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center, Shreveport

Owen, Caroline, Laboratory Coordinator and Instructor, Biology, School of Arts, Sciences and Health Professions. B.A.,M.S., Louisiana State University

Pedersen, Phyllis, Assistant Professor and Director, Nurse Anesthesia Program. A.S., Victoria College; B.A., OttawaUniversity, Kansas City; M.H.S., Texas Wesleyan University; D.N.P., Texas Christian University

Pelham, Elizabeth, Instructor, CNA Program, Health Career Institute. L.P.N., Kermit School of License Vocational Nursing;A.D., Sowella Louisiana Technical College

Pendergrass, Shelly, Clinical Coordinator, Instructor, Radiologic Technology Program, School of Arts, Sciences andHealth Professions. A.S., Our Lady of the Lake College , B.S., University of Louisiana, Monroe

Perry, Bronwyn, Instructor, School of Nursing, B.S.N., Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center; M.S.N., OurLady of the Lake College

Phillips, M. Dianne,Director and Assistant Professor, Radiologic Technology Program, School of Arts, Sciences and HealthProfessions. B.S., Northwestern State University; M.A., Louisiana State University

Rash, Brian, Coordinator, Biology Program; Associate Professor, School of Arts, Sciences and Health Professions. B.S.,Bowling Green State University; Ph.D., Louisiana State University

Reddix, Rhoda, Associate Professor, School of Nursing and School of Arts, Sciences and Health Professions, Coordinatorof Service-Learning. B.S., Xavier University; Ph.D., Indiana University; Postdoctoral Fellowship, Ohio State University

Reily, Tracey, Clinical Coordinator, Instructor, Physician Assistant Studies Program, School of Arts, Sciences and HealthProfessions. B.S., Southeastern Louisiana University; B.P.A S., Louisiana Health Sciences Center

Romanowski, Tanya, Assistant Professor, School of Nursing. B.S.N., University of Southern Mississippi; M.N., LouisianaState University Health Sciences Center

Sanders, Harriet, Assistant Professor, School of Nursing. B.S.N., Northwestern State University; M.S.N., University ofColorado

Sanford, Serena, Assistant Professor, School of Nursing. B.S.N., M.S.N., Southern University A&M College

Saurage, Eboni, Clinical Coordinator, Instructor, Surgical Technology Program, School of Arts, Sciences and HealthProfessions. A.S., A.S.S.T., B.S., Our Lady of the Lake College

Schluter, Valerie, Assistant Dean and Assistant Professor, School of Nursing. B.S.N., M.S.N., Southeastern LouisianaUniversity

Shirley, Frances, Instructor, Patient Services Coordinator Program, Health Career Institute. A.N., Our Lady of the LakeCollege

Simoneaux, Rebecca, Clinical Instructor, Radiologic Technology Program, School of Arts, Sciences and HealthProfessions. A.S.R.T.(R), Our Lady of the Lake College , B.S., University of Louisiana, Monroe



Speed, Laurie, Instructor, Health Career Institute. B.A., Southeastern Louisiana University; A.S.N., Southwest MississippiJunior College; M.S.N., Loyola University, New Orleans

Stein, Janice, Chair, Department of Liberal Arts; Associate Professor, English, School of Arts, Sciences and HealthProfessions. A.A., Delgado Community College; B.L.S., Loyola University, New Orleans; M.F.A., Ph.D., Louisiana StateUniversity

St. Germain, Nicole, Instructor, Radiologic Technology Program School of Arts, Sciences and Health Professions. A.S.,Our Lady of the Lake College

Stewart, Melissa, Instructor, School of Nursing. B.S., Southeastern Louisiana University; M.N., Louisiana State UniversityHealth Sciences Center; D.N.P., Case Western Reserve University

Swafford, Albert, Research Director, Assistant Professor, Physician Assistant Studies Program, School of Arts, Sciencesand Health Professions. B.S., Loyola University; M.S., University of South Alabama; Ph.D., Louisiana State UniversityHealth Sciences Center

Talbot, Terri, Instructor, Clinical Laboratory Sciences Program, School of Arts, Sciences and Health Professions. B.S.,Louisiana State University Medical Center; M.S., University of St. Francis

Thevenot, Mary Pat, Instructor, School of Nursing. B.S.N., Southeastern Louisiana University; M.S.N., Our Lady of theLake College

Thomas, Francine, Director, Undergraduate Programs in Nursing; Assistant Professor, School of Nursing. Diploma inNursing, Charity Hospital School of Nursing; B.S.N., William Carey College; M.S.N., Louisiana State University HealthSciences Center; Ph.D., University of New Orleans

Vanderwall, Francis W., Professor, Religious Studies, School of Arts, Sciences and Health Professions. G.C.E. (A),University of London; B.A., M.A., St. Louis University; M.Div., Jesuit School of Theology; Ph.L., St. Louis University; Ph.D.,Graduate Theological Union

Vedrenne, Karen, Instructor, School of Nursing. Diploma, Touro Infirmary School of Nursing; B.S., Loyola University NewOrleans; M.N., Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center

Vessel, Bennyka, Assistant Professor, School of Nursing. B.S.N., M.S.N., Southern University A&M College

Vigee, Kimberly Denise, Assistant Professor, Biology, School of Arts, Sciences and Health Professions. B.S., M.S.,Louisiana State University

Washington, Desley, Assistant Professor, School of Nursing. B.S.N., M.S.N., Southern University A&M College

Woodward, Angus, Assistant Professor, English, School of Arts, Sciences and Health Professions. B.A., University ofMichigan; M.F.A., Louisiana State University

Wright, William Eric, Instructor, Chemistry, School of Arts, Sciences and Health Professions. A.R.I.C., Associate RoyalInstitute of Chemistry, London; G.R.I.C., Graduate Royal Institute of Chemistry

Young, Monica, Instructor, Practical Nursing Program, Health Career Institute. B.S.N., Southeastern Louisiana University.

Staff

Abadie, Kimberly, Coordinator, Academic Advising-Enrollment Management

Adams, Valerie, Institutional Effectiveness Project Manager, Office of Planning and Institutional Effectiveness. B.G.S.,Southeastern Louisiana University; M.S.M., Troy University

Anderson, Paulette, Clerk, School of Arts, Sciences and Health Professions

Binion, Judy, Registered Nurse, Campus Health and Safety. B.S.N., University of Texas at Arlington

Bodley, Nakia, Coordinator of Support Services, Metropolitan New Orleans Center. B.A., M.A., Northwestern StateUniversity

Broussard, Driscilla, Administrative Assistant, Health Career Institute. A.A.S., Herzing College



Browning, Lynn, Academic Counselor, Student Services. B.A, M.A., Ph.D., Covington Theological Seminary

Brundrett, Shana, Admissions Specialist, Office of Admissions. B.S., Louisiana State University

Bryant, Elizabeth, Secretary, School of Arts, Sciences and Health Professions.

Cardello, Margaret, Office Manager, Office of Admissions.

Carrasquel, Domingo, Admissions Specialist, Office of Admissions. B.S., Southern University

Cavet, Kristen, Coordinator of Human Resources, Office of Finance and Administration. B.A., Louisiana State University

Chauvin, Barbara, Academic Counselor, Metropolitan New Orleans Center. B.A., M.Ed., Ph.D., University of New Orleans

Claiborne, Cassandra, Secretary, Office of Student Services. B.S., Southern University A&M College

Crowe, Denise, Communications Coordinator, Office of Institutional Advancement. B.A., Pacific Lutheran University

Crear, Latondra, Financial Aid Counselor, Office of Financial Aid. B.A., M.S.W, Louisiana State University

Curry, Katherine, Administrative Assistant, School of Nursing.

Daughtery, Morgan, Administrative Assistant, Office of the President

DeFrances, William Tyler, Admissions Specialist, Office of Admissions. B.A., Louisiana State University

Dorsey, Denice, Manager of Operations, Health Career Institute. A.S., B.S., Our Lady of the Lake College

Duncan, Ariel, Administrative Assistant, Office of Financial Aid.

Duncan, Donetta, Administrative Assistant, School of Nursing. B.A., Ashford University

Falgoust, Rebecca, Administrative Assistant, Enrollment Management

Fallo, Daniel, Library Associate, College Library

Fox, Diana, Coordinator, Nursing Skills Laboratory, Metropolitan New Orleans Center, B.S.N., Florida State University;M.S.N., Emory University; M.A., University of New Orelans

Goodridge, Karen, Student Development Specialist, Office of Student Services. B.A., M.Ed., Southeastern LouisianaUniversity

Harris, Wendy, Secretary II, School of Nursing

Huntington, Lucas, Librarian, College Library, M.L.I.S., Louisiana State University

Jenkins, Debra, College Receptionist, Office of the President.

Jarosinski, Jeffrey, Manager of Academic Advising, School of Nursing. A.S., Northeast Wisconsin Technical Institute;B.S., Franciscan University; Ph.D., University of New Orleans

Johnson, Cinde, Registration Clerk, Office of the Registrar. B.S., Southern University

Jones-James, Kimberly, Associate Registrar, Office of the Registrar.

Landry, Melissa, Administrative Assistant, School of Nursing

LeBlanc, Wendy C., Senior Financial Aid Counselor, Office of Financial Aid. B.S., Nicholls State University

Leto, Cathleen, Administrative Assistant, Metropolitan New Orleans Center

Martin, Kathryn, Administrative Assistant, Office of Academic and Student Affairs. B.S., Louisiana State University



Matt, Jane, Secretary, Campus Health and Safety. B.S., University of Louisiana – Lafayette

Matthieu-Holmes, Teryl, Student Account Coordinator, Bursar’s Office.

McCann, Maggie, Public Services Librarian, College Library. B.S., M.L.I.S., Louisiana State University

McElheny, Candi, Academic Support Services Coordinator, Office of Academic and Student Affairs. B.A., University ofUtah

McNeal, Deborah, Secretary, School of Arts, Sciences and Health Professions.

Meaux, Nyetta, Admissions Specialist, Office of Admissions. B.F.A., University of Louisiana at Lafayette

Melancon, Kimberly, Executive Assistant to the President, Office of the President.

Mitchell, Courtney, E-Resource Coordinator, Computer Applications Systems. B.S., Southeastern Louisiana University

Mitchell, Cynthia, Academic Counselor, Accelerated Nursing Program, Metropolitan New Orleans Center. M.Ed.University of New Orleans

Moisiewicz, Kathleen, Coordinator, Nursing Skills Laboratory, Metropolitan New Orleans Center, B.S.N., D’YoungvilleCollege; M.S.N., University of Buffalo; Ph.D., University of New Orleans

Novak, Tracy, Assistant Director, Office of Financial Aid. B.S., Texas A&M University

Penns, Esther, Secretary, School of Arts, Sciences and Health Professions. B.S., Southern University A&M College

Reimann, Christine, Secretary, Metropolitan New Orleans Center

Richardson, Kristi, Administrative Assistant, Office of Planning and Institutional Effectiveness.

Robey, Deidra, Registration Clerk, Office of the Registrar. A.S., Our Lady of the Lake College

Robins, Kathleen, Coordinator, Nursing Skills Laboratory, School of Nursing, B.S.N., M.S.N., Southern University

Sanchez, Lacy, Secretary, School of Arts, Sciences and Health Professions

Savoie, Lynn G., Special Events Coordinator, Office of Admissions B.A., Louisiana State University

Schake, Beth, Administrative Assistant, Metropolitan New Orleans Center

Stehr, Suzette, Library Associate, College Library. B.S., Louisiana State University

Stelly, Gayle, Library Associate, College Library.

Taylor, Lekeisha, Receptionist, Health Career Institute.

Walker, Sharon W., Career Counselor, Office of Student Services. B.S., M.A., Louisiana State University

Washington, Tamara, Admissions Specialist, Office of Admissions. A.S., B.S., Our Lady of the Lake College ; M.B.A.,University of Phoenix

Williams, Andrea, Secretary, Physician Assistant Program, School of Arts, Sciences and Health Professions.

Winship, Nancy, Administrative Assistant, School of Arts, Sciences and Health Professions

Young, Felicia, Financial Aid Counselor, Office of Financial Aid. B.A., Dillard University

Zamin, Fatima, Cataloging Librarian, College Library. M.Ed., M.L.I.S., Louisiana State University

Zatorski, Carol, Student Account Coordinator, Bursar’s Office

Emeriti



Joe Ann Clark, Ed.D., Dean, School of Nursing-Emeritus: Ed.D., M.S.N., University of Southern Mississippi; B.S.N.,University of Oklahoma

James Firnberg, Ed.D., President-Emeritus: Ed.D., M.Ed., Louisiana State University; B.A., University of SouthwesternLouisiana

Michael Smith, Ph.D., President-Emeritus: Ph.D., University of Nebraska; B.S., Northeast Missouri State University


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2009-2010 ACADEMIC CALENDAR

Fall 2009Spring 2010

Summer 2010

Fall 2009

Mon., Aug. 17 Fall Late Registration Begins

Fri., Aug. 21 New Student Orientation

Tuition and Fees, Less Pending Financial Aid, Due

Last Day to Receive 100% Tuition Refund

Last Day to Submit Change of Grades for Summer 2009 Semester

Mon., Aug. 24 First Day of Classes

Add/Drop Period Begins

Fri., Aug. 28 Last Day to Add Classes or Change Sections

Mon., Sept. 7 Labor Day Holiday; No Classes

Wed., Sept. 9 Census Day; Last Day to Drop Courses Without Receiving a Grade of “WS" or “WU"

Thurs., Oct. 15 Priority Deadline Date to Submit Completed Application to the Financial Aid Office to Ensure Processing for theSpring 2010 Semester

Mon., Oct. 19 Last Day to Report Mid-Semester Status

Mon., Oct. 26 Registration Begins for Spring 2010 Semester

Fri., Nov. 6 Last Day to Withdraw from a Course or Resign from the College with a Grade of “WS" or “WU"

Fri., Nov. 13 Last Day to Apply for Spring 2010 Graduation

Thurs.-Sun., Nov. 26-29 Thanksgiving Holiday begins at 6:00 p.m., Wed. Nov. 25

Mon., Nov. 30 Classes Resume

Sat., Dec. 5 Last Day of Classes

Mon., Dec. 7 Last Day to Pay Fall 2009 Graduation Fee

Mon.-Sat., Dec. 7-12 Final Examinations




Mon., Dec. 14 Final Grades Due by 2 pm

Tues., Dec. 15 Final Grades Due for All Remaining Students

Fri., Dec. 18 Fall 2009 Commencement

Spring 2010

Mon., Oct. 26 Registration Begins for Spring 2010

Wed., Dec. 30 Tuition and Fees, Less Pending Financial Aid, Due

Mon., Jan. 4 Spring Late Registration Begins

Wed., Jan. 6 New Student Orientation

Thurs., Jan. 7 Transfer Student Orientation

Fri., Jan. 8 Last Day to Receive 100% Tuition Refund

Last Day to Submit Change of Grades for Fall 2009 Semester

Mon., Jan. 11 First Day of Classes


Fri., Jan. 15 Last Day to Add Classes or Change Sections

Mon., Jan. 18 Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Holiday; No Classes

Wed., Jan. 27 Census Day; Last Day to Drop Courses Without Receiving a Grade of “WS" or “WU"

Mon.-Tues., Feb. 15-16 Mardi Gras Holiday; No Classes

Wed., Feb. 17 Classes Resume

Tues., Mar. 2 Priority Deadline Date to Submit Completed Application to the Financial Aid Office to Ensure Processing for theSummer/Fall 2010 Semester

Mon., Mar. 8 Last Day to Report Mid-Semester Status

Mon., Mar. 15 Registration Begins for Summer/Fall 2010 Semesters

Thurs., Apr. 1 Last Day to Withdraw from a Course or Resign from the College with a Grade of “WS" or “WU"

Fri.-Sun., Apr. 2-11 Spring Break; No Classes

Mon., Apr. 12 Classes Resume

Last Day to Apply for Fall 2010 Graduation

Sat., May 1 Last Day of Classes (May 3 for Monday-only Classes)

Tues., May 4 Last Day to Pay Spring 2010 Graduation Fees

Tues.-Mon., May 4-10 Final Examinations

Tues., May 11 Final Grades Due by 2 pm

Wed., May 12 Final Grades Due for All Remaining Students

Fri., May 21 Spring 2010 Commencement



Summer 2010

Mon., Mar. 15 Registration Begins for Summer/Fall 2010 Semesters

Fri., May 21 Tuition and Fees, Less Pending Financial Aid, Due

Mon., May 31 Summer Late Registration Begins

Wed., June 2 New Student Orientation

Thu., June 3 Transfer Student Orientation

Fri., June 4 Last Day to Submit Change of Grades for Fall 2009 Semester

Session I (Traditional 8 Week Summer Session) June 7-July 30

Fri., June 4 Last Day to Receive 100% Tuition Refund

Mon., June 7 Summer Session I Classes Begin


Wed., June 9 Last Day to Add Classes or Change Sections

Mon., June 14 Census Day; Last Day to Drop Session I Courses Without Receiving a Grade of “WS" or “WU"

Mon., July 5 Independence Day Holiday; No Classes

Tues., July 13 Last Day to Withdraw from a Session I Course or Resign from the College with a Grade of “WS" or “WU"

Thurs., July 29 Last Day of Classes

Fri., July 30 Final Examinations

Tues., Aug. 3 Session I Final Grades Due

Session II (4 Week Summer Session) June 7-July 1

Fri., June 4 Last Day to Receive 100% Tuition Refund

Mon., June 7 Summer Session II Classes Begin


Tues., June 8 Last Day to Add Classes or Change Sections

Wed., June 9 Census Day: Last Day to Drop Session II Courses Without Receiving a Grade of “WS" or “WU"

Thurs., June 24 Last Day to Withdraw from a Session II Course or Resign from the College with a Grade of “WS" or “WU"

Thurs., July 1 Last Day of Classes/Final Examinations

Tues., July 6 Session II Final Grades Due

Session III (4 Week Summer Session) July 6-July 30

Thurs., July 1 Last Day to Receive 100% Tuition Refund

Mon., July 5 Independence Day Holiday

Tues., July 6 Summer Session III Classes Begin




Wed., July 7 Last Day to Add Classes or Change Sections

Thurs., July 8 Census Day: Last Day to Drop Session III Courses Without Receiving a Grade of “WS" or “WU"

Thurs., July 22 Last Day to Withdraw from a Session III Course or Resign from the College with a Grade of “WS" or “WU"

Fri., July 30 Last Day of Classes/Final Examinations

Tues., Aug. 3 Session III Final Grades Due

*** All Dates are Subject to Change***

Undergraduate / Graduate

INTENT TO GRADUATE

To be completed by student: (Please print clearly.) Name: ________________________________________________________ Student ID# - _____________________ Undergraduate Degree:

, Forensic Science , General Biology

, Biology , Pre-Professional Human Medicine , Chemistry , Liberal Arts , Biology

, Psychology Assisting

Non-Clinical -BSN)

Surgical Technology BS, Nursing (Traditional)

BA, Liberal Studies, English Minors: (Require Baccalaureate Program) BA, Liberal Studies, Psychology BA, Liberal Studies, Religious Studies BA, Liberal Studies, Social Sciences

Graduate Degree:

MS, Nurse Anesthesia MS, Nursing (Nurse Educator Track) MS, Nursing (Nurse Administrator Track) MMS, Physician Assistant MS, MHA (Health Administration)

I request a review of my academic record and verification that I am able to proceed to my last semester of my degree program and become a candidate for graduation.

I have read and understand the “General Requirements for Graduation” listed in the current college catalog.

I understand that I will be assessed a $50 graduation fee during my last semester of my degree/certificate program. I understand that, when notified, I must pay this fee in order to be considered a candidate for graduation and to receive my cap and gown, grades, diploma and official transcript.

I understand I must submit a final official transcript if I am enrolled in a course(s) at another institution. Anticipated Date of Graduation: Month_________________________ Year________________ Signature: _________________________________________________ Date: _______________

Note: Dual degree candidates must turn in a SEPARATE form for each degree — signed by an advisor for each program.

To be completed by Academic Advisor: Please review unofficial transcript with student and forward this form (plus any supporting documents) to the Registrar’s Office.

I have reviewed the progression of the student named above and verify that the student

to proceed to the last semester of the degree program and become a candidate for graduation. I have attached a copy of a preliminary audit and supporting documents (e.g. course substitutions, waivers, etc.)

Signature: ________________________________________________ Date: ____________________ Comments:________________________________________________________________________________

_________________________________________________________________________________________




Accreditation Statement & DisclaimerAcademic CalendarLetter from the PresidentMission, Purpose, GoalsEx corde Ecclesiae at OLOLCPrograms at OLOLCCollege OverviewFacts About Campus AreasCollege FacilitiesCollege LibrarySchool of Arts, Sciences and Health ProfessionsSchool of NursingGeneral Admissions InformationTuition, Fees and Other CostsFinancial Aid and ScholarshipsHealth and SafetyStudent Support ServicesGeneral Academic PoliciesUndergraduate Programs

Undergraduate AdmissionsUndergraduate Academic PoliciesGeneral Education RequirementsBachelor of Arts Degree

Liberal StudiesBachelor of Science Degrees

BiologyClinical Laboratory SciencesHealth SciencesHealth Service AdministrationNursing: RN-BSN

Academic MinorsPost-Baccalaureate Pre-Medical ProgramAssociate of Science Degrees

Arts and SciencesLong-Term Care AdministrationNursing Traditional


Physical Therapist AssistingRadiologic TechnologyRespiratory TherapySurgical Technology

Undergraduate CoursesGraduate Programs

Graduate AdmissionsGraduate Academic PoliciesMaster of Medical Science Degree

Physician Associate Studies


Our Lady of the Lake College is accredited by the Commission onColleges of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools to awardassociate, baccalaureate, and master’s degrees. Contact theCommission on Colleges at 1866 Southern Lane, Decatur, Georgia30033-4097 or call 404-679-4500 for questions about the accreditationof Our Lady of the Lake College .


Disclaimer



Our Lady of the Lake College hereby expressly disclaims any warrantyor representation that any course or program completed by a student willresult in the acquisition of any specific knowledge or skills by the student,or will enable the student to successfully complete or pass any specificexaminations for any course, degree or occupational license.





Graduate CoursesHealth Career Institute

Health Career Institute CoursesOLOLC Governing Body/Board of TrusteesOLOLC Administration, Faculty, and StaffGlossary


877-242-3509July 2008





FALL 2009 - SUMMER 2010


Franciscan Missionaries of Our Lady University is accredited by the Commission on Colleges of the Southern Association ofColleges and Schools to award associate, baccalaureate, and master's degrees. Contact the Commission on Colleges at 1866Southern Lane, Decatur, Georgia 30033-4097 or call (404) 679-4500 for questions about the accreditation of FranciscanMissionaries of Our Lady University.

Franciscan Missionaries of Our Lady University is a member of the Louisiana Association of Independent Colleges and Universitiesand is exempt from registration and licensure by the Louisiana Board of Regents as established by the Louisiana State Legislaturein RS.17:1808 and is recognized as an "eligible institution" under the provisions of RS.17:2053(D).

Disclaimer

The provisions of the catalog do not constitute a contract between Franciscan Missionaries of Our Lady University and the student,but rather the general nature of and conditions concerning the educational services of the College in effect at this time.

Any fees, charges or costs set forth in this catalog are subject to change at any time without notice. All courses, programs andactivities described in this catalog are subject to cancellation or termination by the College at any time. The academic regulationsand degree requirements are subject to revision during the effective period of this catalog to reflect changes in Board policies,occupational and licensure requirements and other changes related to the quality of the program.

Franciscan Missionaries of Our Lady University hereby expressly disclaims any warranty or representation that any course orprogram completed by a student will result in the acquisition of any specific knowledge or skills by the student, or will enable thestudent to successfully complete or pass any specific examinations for any course, degree or occupational license.

Baton Rouge, Louisiana 70808 (225) 768-1700 or

(877) 242-3509 July 2009

Note: The printed version of the catalog is subject to change. The official catalog of Franciscan Missionaries of Our LadyUniversity is the online version, which is updated as necessary and may be accessed at www.ololcollege.edu.



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Letter from the President

Our Lady of the Lake College , located in Louisiana's capital city of Baton Rouge, is a four-year, independent institution,providing a strong foundation in the liberal arts and sciences, as well as our highly-regarded health sciences and nursingprograms. A private organization founded in 1923 by the Franciscan Missionaries of Our Lady, we stand as the soleCatholic college in the greater Baton Rouge region.

Over 1,800 students from diverse backgrounds participate in this student-centered academic community, pursuing master'sdegrees in nurse anesthesia, nursing and physician associate studies; bachelor's degrees in biology, clinical laboratorysciences, health sciences, health services administration, liberal studies and nursing; and a variety of associate degreesrelated to the nursing and allied health fields. Whether you are starting a second career or endeavoring to launch your first,we have the talented faculty and academic focus to lead you there.

We receive high marks from our students in the areas of faculty ratio, quality and access of faculty, and our interactivelearning environment. Faculty and staff engage each of our students in the pursuit of academic excellence and instill inthem a concern for the needs of society, promoting a holistic approach to student growth and development. We encourageour students to embody the Franciscan core values of service, justice, reverence for all life, humility and joyfulness of spiritin their daily lives.

Our relationship with Our Lady of the Lake Regional Medical Center leads to many opportunities for our students both inexcellent quality of clinical rotations and post-graduate careers. Graduates report they are very well-prepared for thechallenges they face in the work place, and quickly recognize the value of a degree from Our Lady of the Lake College .

This is an exciting time of growth at Our Lady of the Lake College and within Baton Rouge. Students have access toLouisiana's leading metropolitan job market, a growing cultural arts and entertainment industry, and unlimited possibilitiesfor community involvement. I hope you will fully investigate the unique opportunities Our Lady of the Lake College canprovide you.

Warmest regards,

Sandra S. Harper, Ph.D. President





College Mission Statement

Inspired by the vision of St. Francis of Assisi and in the tradition of the Roman Catholic Church, we extend the healingministry of Jesus Christ to God's people, especially those most in need.

We call forth all who serve in this healthcare ministry, to share their gifts and talents to create a spirit of healing—withreverence and love for all of life, with joyfulness of spirit, and with humility and justice for all those entrusted to our care.

We are, with God's help, a healing and spiritual presence for each other and for the communities we are privileged to serve.

Seeking to be faithful to the ideals of its heritage and its sponsors, Our Lady of the Lake College is committed tomeeting the educational needs of the people of God.

Institutional Purpose Statement

Our Lady of the Lake College of Baton Rouge, Louisiana, is an independent, private Catholic college founded by theFranciscan Missionaries of Our Lady. The college is a student-centered academic community guided by their Franciscanvalues, faithful to Ex corde Ecclesiae and devoted to excellence in teaching and learning. The purpose of the College is toprovide each student with a unique educational experience by seeking to ensure the personal attention of the faculty,administration and staff.

Central to the purpose of the College are scholarship and effort, especially in those activities that cultivate knowledge andthinking in support of further study, advanced education and the pursuit of life-long learning. The College communityrecognizes that commitment to and accomplishment of the institutional purpose and goals requires exceeding standards,expanding vision and nurturing students to realize their potential as responsible members of society. The College seeks toadvance a collegial environment that promotes individual and collective social responsibility within the concepts ofcommunity, democracy, social justice, and the culture of life.

Institutional Goals

1. Incorporate the Franciscan values of service, reverence and love for all life, joyfulness of spirit, humility, and justiceand the spirit of Ex corde Ecclesiae into all facets of the educational process and functions of the College.

2. Provide programs of study, particularly in the health sciences, that contribute to fulfilling societal needs.3. Emphasize academic excellence in programs and degrees.4. Cultivate a student-centered environment that promotes a holistic approach to student growth and development.5. Enhance knowledge and thinking in support of further study and advanced education in the health sciences, as well

as in the pursuit of life-long learning.6. Foster an engaged community of civic-minded scholars that encourages a culture of social responsibility and service.7. Cultivate, among all campus constituents, a desire to understand, a capacity for tolerance, and an ability to appreciate

the ethnic and cultural diversity that make up humanity.8. Optimize the resources of the College.9. Expand the scale and scope of the programs and the communities the College serves.





The Spirit of Ex corde Ecclesiae at Our Lady of the Lake College

On August 15, 1990, Pope John Paul II issued an apostolic constitution on Catholic higher education entitled Ex cordeEcclesiae. The Apostolic Constitution described the identity and mission of Catholic colleges and universities and providedGeneral Norms to help fulfill its vision. Subsequently, the United States Bishops issued The Application of Ex cordeEcclesiae for the United States. Ex corde Ecclesiae highlights four distinctive characteristics of Catholic colleges anduniversities that are essential for Catholic identity:

1. Christian inspiration not only of individuals but of the college community as such;

2. A continuing reflection in the light of the Catholic faith upon the growing treasury of human knowledge, to which theCollege seeks to contribute by its own research;

3. Fidelity to the Christian message as it comes to us through the Roman Catholic Church;

4. An institutional commitment to the service of the people of God and of the human family in their pilgrimage to thetranscendent goal which gives meaning to life.

In addition to committing the College to demonstrate the above four characteristics and in accordance with the principles ofEx corde Ecclesiae, Our Lady of the Lake College will strive to become "an academic community which, in a rigorous andcritical fashion, assists in the protection and advancement of human dignity and of a cultural heritage through research,teaching and various services offered to the local, national and international communities. It possesses that institutionalautonomy necessary to perform its functions effectively and guarantees its members academic freedom, so long as therights of the individual person and of the community are preserved within the confines of truth and the common good."

Following the guidance of Ex corde Ecclesiae, the Our Lady of the Lake College community is "inspired by academic idealsand by the principles of an authentically human life." The students are "challenged to pursue an education that combinesexcellence in humanistic and cultural development with specialized training." The scholarly activity and teaching of thefaculty that occurs will be characterized in appropriate ways by the search for an integration of knowledge, anacknowledgement of both faith and reason, an ethical concern, and a theological perspective. The directors andadministrators promote the constant growth of the College and its community "through a leadership of service; and the non-academic staff are vital to the identity and life" of the College.

The spirit of Ex corde Ecclesiae will be demonstrated at Our Lady of the Lake College in the following ways:

In our service to society, the College will relate especially to the academic, cultural and scientific communities ofLouisiana and the surrounding region.

The College community will give "a practical demonstration of its faith in its daily activity, with important moments ofreflection and prayer" by providing faculty, students, administration and staff with opportunities to practice the faiththrough participation in Mass, the sacraments, and Catholic spirituality.

In the academic programs, the College will examine "the impact of modern technology and especially the massmedia on persons, the family, and the institutions and the whole of modern culture." An area of particular interest at




Our Lady of the Lake College is "the dialogue between Christian thought and the modern sciences." Thepredominant values and norms of modern society and culture "in a Christian perspective, and the responsibility tocommunicate to society those ethical and religious principles which give full meaning to human life" will be aspecific priority of the academic environment at the College

The College curriculum and other educational offerings include "a study of serious contemporary problems in areassuch as the dignity of human life, the promotion of justice for all, the quality of personal and family life, theprotection of nature, the search for peace and political stability, a more just sharing in the world’s resources, and anew economic and political order that will better serve the human community at a national and international level".

All members of the College community are expected to comport themselves in a manner that is both congruent toand consistent with Catholic tradition and the mission of the College. The moral implications that are present ineach academic discipline at the College will be examined "as an integral part of the teaching of that discipline sothat the entire educative process is directed towards the whole development of the person."

The College education is offered in "a faith-context that forms women and men capable of rational and criticaljudgment and conscious of the transcendent dignity of the human person; professional training that incorporatesethical values and a sense of service to individuals and to society; the dialogue with culture that makes the faithbetter understood, and the theological study that translates the faith into contemporary language".

The College community will engage in activities to serve others, particularly those most in need.

Toward these ends, in hiring decisions where the professional and academic credentials of applicants areequivalent, the College will give preference to individuals who respect the principles of the Roman Catholic Churchand are committed to the Franciscan values of service, reverence and love for all life, joyfulness of spirit, humilityand justice.

Even as the College respects and acknowledges religious diversity, all faculty, staff and students are to respect theCatholic identity of the College. In sum, Our Lady of the Lake College particularly embraces this ideal Catholic university asdescribed in Ex corde Ecclesiae: "The community is animated by a spirit of freedom and charity; it is characterized bymutual respect, sincere dialogue, and protection of the rights of individuals. It assists each of its members to achievewholeness as human persons; in turn, everyone in the community helps in promoting unity, and each one, according to hisor her role and capacity, contributes towards decisions which affect the community, and also towards maintaining andstrengthening the distinctive Catholic character of the Institution."


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PROGRAMS AT OLOLC

Master of Sciences


Master of Medical Sciences


Bachelor of Arts

Liberal Studies Humanities Concentration Psychology Concentration Religious Studies Concentration Sociology Concentration

Bachelor of Science

Biology General Biology Concentration Fornsic Science Concentration Pre-Professional Human Medicine ConcentrationClinical Laboratory SciencesHealth SciencesHealth Service AdministrationNursing (RN-BSN)


Arts and SciencesLong-Term Care AdministrationNursing Traditional Program Accelerated Program LPN-RN Transition ProgramPhysical Therapist AssistingRadiologic TechnologyRespiratory TherapySurgical Technology

Health Career Institute

Cardiopulmonary ResuscitationCertified Nursing AssistantComplementary TherapiesContinuing EducationPatient Services CoordinatorPhlebotomyPractical Nursing – Diploma Program

Post-Baccalaureate Pre-Medical Program

(Non-Degree)





COLLEGE OVERVIEW



Our Lady of the Lake College is a diversified institution of higher education made up of two academic schools and a HealthCareer Institute. The two academic schools are the School of Arts, Sciences and Health Professions and the School ofNursing. The School of Arts, Sciences and Health Professions offers baccalaureate degrees in biology, clinical laboratorysciences, health sciences, health service administration and liberal studies; and, in addition, offers associate degrees in artsand sciences, long-term care administration, physical therapist assisting, radiologic technology, respiratory therapy andsurgical technology. The School of Arts, Sciences and Health Professions also offers a Master of Medical Science degree inphysician associate studies. The School of Nursing offers the following degrees: Associate of Science in nursing, includinga traditional program, accelerated program and Licensed Practical Nurse to Registered Nurse Transition program;Registered Nurse to Bachelor of Science degree in nursing; and master's degrees in nursing and nurse anesthesia.

The Health Career Institute offers a diploma in practical nursing, as well as several certificate and continuing educationprograms for the health care community. Certificate programs include phlebotomy, certified nursing assistant, patientservices coordinator and complementary therapies.

The College provides an environment that anticipates, recognizes and is responsive to students' needs in promotingacademic achievement and student learning. Student services, academic support services, student development and awide range of administrative departments and services are offered to assist students in achieving their educational goals.


Our Lady of the Lake College has evolved from the foundation of excellence provided by the Our Lady of the Lake Schoolof Nursing, established in 1923 by the Franciscan Missionaries of Our Lady. The School of Nursing began in conjunctionwith the establishment of Our Lady of the Lake Sanitarium in the Capitol Lake area of downtown Baton Rouge, Louisiana.The School was an integral part of the new hospital’s program of service to the community.

Five students from the St. Francis Sanitarium in Monroe, Louisiana, formed the nucleus of the first class of nine students.The students lived, attended classes and cared for patients in the hospital overlooking Capitol Lake. Upon completion ofthree calendar years of education, the students were awarded a diploma in nursing.

The curriculum was revised over the years to incorporate advances in medical science, nursing science, nursing practiceand nursing education. In 1960, in response to the changing health needs of the community and the prevailing nursingshortage, the School of Nursing was the first school in the South to revise its curriculum by shortening its program fromthree calendar years to 27 consecutive months. Recruitment to the diploma program was intensified, enrollment increasedand the School continued to grow and maintain its reputation for excellence.




During the 1970s, major changes began to occur in the student population. Along with a decline in residential students,there was a gradual but persistent increase in the number of non-traditional students (23 years of age and older) seekingadmission to the nursing program. By the close of the decade, the School of Nursing became a commuter school and nolonger offered on-campus housing. This coincided with the relocation of Our Lady of the Lake Regional Medical Center toits present site on Essen Lane.

During the 1980s, in response to current trends in nursing education and licensure, the faculty began exploring options toposition nursing education within the collegiate setting. In 1989, the process culminated with the decision of the FranciscanSisters and the medical center administration to transition to a degree-granting institution of higher education.

Further development in the area of academic programming began in 1990. In May of that year, Our Lady of the LakeCollege of Nursing and Allied Health was registered with the Louisiana Secretary of State and the Louisiana State Board ofRegents. Within the next few years, the College began offering Associate of Science degrees in radiologic technology andgeneral studies, in addition to nursing.

Regional accreditation of the College was initially received from the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools (SACS)in June 1994. In July of 1995, the College was officially renamed Our Lady of the Lake College .

The late 1990s and early years of the new millennium were an exciting time of expansion for the College. Several newassociate degree programs were added to the curriculum. In 1998, the College was approved as a Carnegie Level IIinstitution to offer baccalaureate degrees. By the turn of the century, SACS had reviewed and approved seven bachelor’sprograms technology. Throughout this time of growth, the College developed a strong foundation of faculty, highly qualifiedin their academic disciplines and professional fields of practice.

The Health Career Institute (HCI) was established during the summer of 2000 as a center for the institution’s non-degreeprograms. Built initially on a foundation of practical nursing, this dynamic center continues to develop outreach programs,both for new health care professionals and those interested in a wide range of continuing education. Numerous programstoday include practical nursing and areas such as cardiopulmonary resuscitation, patient services coordinator, andphlebotomy.

The College’s outreach programs also have extended beyond Baton Rouge. Associate of Science degrees in nursing arenow offered at three locations in the New Orleans metropolitan area.

SACS accreditation affirms excellence in academic programming. In 2004, the College was approved by SACS to beginoffering three new programs. And, a noteworthy point in the College’s history occurred in 2005, when SACS grantedapproval for master’s level programs in nurse anesthesia, nursing and physician associate studies.

In February 2006, Dr. Sandra Harper, the current President, joined the College. In 2007, she led a reorganization of theCollege's academic programs resulting in more comprehensive academic schools. The School of Arts, Sciences and HealthProfessions united the former School of Health Sciences and School of Arts and Sciences. The Graduate School of Nursingand Undergraduate School of Nursing merged to form one comprehensive School of Nursing.

Most recently in 2009, the College participated in a comprehensive reaffirmation of institutional accreditation study, criticallyexamining all aspects of academic programming and student learning, as well as facilities and operations. This processwas extremely valuable, leading to some reorganization of undergraduate programs and the development of a strong corecurriculum.

Our Lady of the Lake College continues to broaden its leadership and faculty ranks, striving to recruit and retain the highestlevel of talent. Our students recognize this continued dedication to the Sister’s vision of education, and consistently give theCollege positive feedback regarding faculty access and quality of degree earned. Our graduates possess a wide range ofknowledge and skills and continue to fulfill the College’s mission of service to God's people.


Our Lady of the Lake College , established by the Franciscan Missionaries of Our Lady, is an interactive communitydedicated to personal, academic and professional excellence. This is best accomplished within an environment of mutualrespect and civility, self-restraint, concern for others and academic integrity. By choosing to join this community, I acceptthe obligation to live by these common values and commit myself to the following principles.

As a member of the Our Lady of the Lake College community:



I will commit myself to the pursuit of knowledge and understanding with personal integrity and academic honesty;

I will respect the sanctity of the learning environment and avoid disruptive and deceitful behavior toward othermembers of the campus community;

I will contribute to the development of a caring community where compassion for others and freedom of thought andexpression are valued;

I will support a culture of diversity by respecting the rights and dignity of those who differ from me;

I will embrace the concept of a civil community, which respects the rights and property of others and abhors violence,theft and exploitation of others;

I will honor, challenge and contribute to the tradition of excellence left by those who preceded me and work to leavethis a better place for those who follow.

By endorsing these common principles, I accept a moral obligation to behave in ways that contribute to a civil campusenvironment and resolve to support this behavior in others. This commitment to civility is my promise to the Our Lady of theLake College and its community of scholars.


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FACTS ABOUT CAMPUS AREAS

Baton Rouge Area

The Baton Rouge area is home to some of the region's most unique events, food and arts. Our Lady of the Lake College ’scampus is a short 15 minute drive from a rejuvenated downtown that boasts several theaters producing classic works andnew drama, dance companies and orchestras. Several museums and galleries host touring art exhibits, as well asnumerous talented local artists.

Students unwinding from challenging studies have plenty of opportunities for fun. The Capital Region is host to dozens offestivals and major community events that celebrate its role as the political and cultural center of the State of Louisiana.Mardi Gras parades, international fairs, street art markets and hot air balloon festivals, are just some of the activities thatroll through town each year. With more than 600 restaurants, locals can choose from authentic Louisiana fare as well asinternational cuisine. The sounds of jazz, blues, Cajun and rock bring alive the city’s many nightlife stops.

New Orleans Metropolitan Center Area

Like the most gracious Southern host or hostess, New Orleans welcomes all with a genuine hospitality and singular flair. Itis a city that is bawdy and sophisticated, historic and contemporary, relaxing and energizing, educational and recreational,rustic and refined.

New Orleans students have the good fortune to learn in an extraordinary city surrounded by cultural, civic and educationalopportunities. The New Orleans arts and culture scene has become one of the most vital in the nation. Monthly artopenings become public celebrations and Mardi Gras parades attract thousands. Civic-minded individuals can participate tohelp re-build New Orleans after Hurricane Katrina. And students looking to gain medical training have the opportunity tolearn at nationally-respected hospitals like East Jefferson General Hospital, and Tulane Medical Center ― while alsohelping an underserved urban population.





COLLEGE FACILITIES

The main campus of Our Lady of the Lake College is located near Our Lady of the Lake Regional Medical Center andencompasses ten buildings within the perimeter of Hennessy Boulevard, Essen Lane, Perkins Road and Dijon Drive.

The Administration Building houses the office of Admissions, Registrar, Financial Aid, Bursar, Chimes Medical Bookstore,Academic and Student Affairs, Technology Support, Institutional Advancement, Planning and Institutional Effectiveness,and the offices of the president and vice presidents. The Liberal Arts Building houses eight classrooms, two computer labs,and arts and sciences faculty offices. The Sciences Building adjacent to the Liberal Arts Building houses the sciencesfaculty in arts and sciences. The building also contains three classrooms, laboratories for chemistry and microbiology, alarge lecture hall, and lounges for faculty and students. The Nursing Building houses the School of Nursing, threeclassrooms, nursing skills laboratories, the dean’s office, student and faculty lounges, faculty offices and conference areas.The Health Professions Building houses clinical laboratory sciences; nurse anesthesia; physical therapist assisting;physician associate studies; radiologic technology, respiratory therapy and surgical technology labs; four classrooms; acomputer lab; offices for faculty and the dean; two conference rooms; a student lounge and staff break rooms. The HealthCareer Institute Building includes a cardiopulmonary resuscitation laboratory, a nine-bed skills lab, six classrooms, facultyoffices and a conference area. The Student Services Suite houses student services, including counseling services, theCareer Center and tutoring.

The College Library facility is an information commons style two-building complex. Library resources include: a monographcollection of nearly 14,000 volumes; a 17,000 title electronic book collection through NetLibrary, available to patrons at anytime via the Internet; and more than 60 electronic databases, 250 journal subscriptions and 1,700 audio visual mediaresources. The Library provides a collection of reference materials, a reserve collection of faculty-selected readings andcourse textbooks, and participates in the American Library Association's Inter-Library Loan Program to provide materialsnot owned by Our Lady of the Lake College . The Library Commons offers additional student computers, study rooms,social academic soft-seating areas, café seating, a refreshment center, rooms for collaborative work, a tutor lab, and officesfor a chaplain and the Student Government Association. Wireless connectivity is available throughout the Library complex.

Our Lady of the Lake College skills laboratories are designed to assist students in the acquisition of basic psychomotorskills presented throughout the academic curriculum. The skills laboratory area for the School of Nursing contains 17hospital beds with mannequins, simulation and basic care equipment. The skills laboratory in the Health Career Institutecontains nine hospital beds and basic care equipment designed to simulate a patient care area with spaces for charting andother activities. The radiologic technology skills laboratory consists of two energized rooms equipped with radiographicequipment, one darkroom, three viewing areas, a whole body phantom and several individual phantoms. The surgicaltechnology skills laboratory is equipped with two operating tables, surgical instruments and stands, and scrub sinks. Theclinical laboratory sciences lab is a state-of-the-art science lab with 24 stations, light and inverted-light microscopes,microscope video cam, centrifuges, spectrophotometers, chemistry analyzer, electrophoresis and molecular biologyequipment. The physical therapist assisting laboratory contains 12 treatment tables, tilt table, traction table, over-headpulley system, parallel bars and stairs, mirrors and therapeutic weights, various assistive devices for ambulation, a varietyof thermal, mechanical and electrical modality units, and a multimedia classroom. The respiratory therapy lab houses avariety of equipment used to diagnose and treat pulmonary disease, as well as equipment such as mechanical ventilatorsused to monitor and treat critically ill patients. The nurse anesthesia clinical simulation laboratory is designed to replicate arealistic operating room setting and includes two operating room tables with complete anesthesia setups, two adult and one




infant human patient simulators, and back and neck mannequins.

Our Lady of the Lake College also offers the Accelerated Associate of Science in Nursing Program at two sites in the NewOrleans area. Administrative offices are located at the Metropolitan New Orleans Center, Tulane Medical Center, 127 ElkPlace, Suite 352, New Orleans, Louisiana. The Center's facilities include administration and faculty offices, a receptionarea, conference room, student technology resource center and lounge. The facility houses a large classroom and anursing skills laboratory. Library resources are available to students through an agreement between Our Lady of the LakeCollege and New Orleans area colleges and universities.




COLLEGE LIBRARY

The College Library facility is an information commons style two-building complex, centrally-located within walking distanceof the academic buildings on campus. The majority of Library collections are housed at 5329 Didesse Drive, with ampleseating for social and academic use. The Library Commons, at 5339 Didesse Drive, offers student computers, study rooms,social academic soft-seating areas, café seating, a refreshment center, rooms for collaborative work, a tutor lab, and officesfor a chaplain and the Student Government Association. Wireless connectivity is available throughout the Library complex.The Library complex has 12 dedicated student study rooms for group and/or individual study.

The College Library is an integral part of the learning resources of Our Lady of the Lake College . The Library facilitateslearning, teaching, scholarship and lifelong learning opportunities by providing students, faculty, staff and the broaderCollege community with access to information and a variety of educational support services. Library faculty and staff workclosely with colleagues in academic departments to ensure that its resources and services meet the changing needs of itsusers.

The College Library is committed to developing and maintaining an instructional support collection, both in print andelectronic media, to support the College's educational, research and public service programs. The Library's collection andservices reflect both the curricula and the general informational needs of the academic community. The Library offers:

a. A collection of more than 30,000 print and electronic books;b. More than 300 periodical subscription titles, with access to thousands of additional periodicals through electronic

resources;c. An audio visual collection of over 1,700 items;d. A collection of reference materials, including a reserve collection of faculty-selected readings and course textbooks;e. Reference assistance, virtual reference options and an “Ask A Librarian" service;f. Computers, photocopiers and printers Internet access and Microsoft Office software is installed on all public

computers;g. Group study rooms; andh. Wireless access to the OLOLC network.

To provide resources not owned by Our Lady of the Lake College , the Library draws from resources nationally byparticipating in the American Library Association's Interlibrary Loan Program and the Louisiana Library Network.

The Mission of the Library is to provide to the College enterprise physical and electronically-delivered resources for thesupport of teaching and learning. Toward that mission, the College Library and the Library Commons generally are openduring the hours listed below. During peak times and holiday breaks, hours may vary. Please check the Library page on theCollege’s Web site or call the Library at (225) 768-1730 to confirm hours of operation.

College Library

Monday through Thursday 7:30 a.m. to 11 p.m. Friday 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

Saturday 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Sunday 2 p.m. to 10 p.m.

Library Commons

Monday through Thursday 8 a.m. to 7 p.m.




Friday 8 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Saturday 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Sunday 2 p.m. to 10 p.m.




SCHOOL OF ARTS, SCIENCES AND HEALTH PROFESSIONS

Dean

Carol Waters, Ph.D. Professor of Public Administration/Political Science

Purpose

The School of Arts, Sciences and Health Professions (ASHP) at Our Lady of the Lake College (OLOLC ) providesfoundational general education and prerequisite courses for both pre-clinical and non-preclinical students as well asseveral Associate of Science (A.S.) degree programs: arts and sciences; long-term care administration; physical therapistassisting; radiologic technology; respiratory therapy; and surgical technology. Baccalaureate (B.A., B.S.) degrees offeredinclude biology (with concentrations chosen from general biology, pre-professional human medicine and forensic science),clinical laboratory science, and liberal studies (with concentrations chosen from humanities, psychology, sociology andreligious studies). The School also offers a Master of Medical Science degree in physician associate studies. The content ofall courses in the School of Arts, Sciences and Health Professions is organized and presented in a manner that facilitatescontinued academic growth and progression through the College experience to prepare students for academic andprofessional challenges.

Goals and Objectives for the School of Arts, Sciences and Health Professions

1. Implement the new general education program for all OLOLC students, and develop means to assess learningoutcomes among all students, in order to improve the general education component of the College.

2. Continue the cycle of review for all ASHP programs that includes assessment, analysis of results and use of resultsto improve programs.

3. Work with other units in the College to enhance enrollment, community engagement and collegiality across theinstitution.

4. Continually improve the performance of all faculty and staff: institute a faculty development plan and a staff-development plan that target areas perceived to be most critical to the continuing professionalization of faculty andstaff.

5. Promote a climate of active learning and student engagement.6. Continuously improve the efficiency of the day-to-day operation of the School through identification and correction

of areas of inefficiency within the School itself, and through working with administration and other units to developneeded policies and procedures across the College.

7. Develop procedures to facilitate communication across the School and the College.8. Foster an atmosphere of collegiality and joyfulness of spirit among the School community and support the

professional self-esteem of it members.

Arts, Sciences and Health Professions Courses

General education courses and many degree programs in the School of Arts, Sciences and Health Professions are offeredin fall, spring and summer semesters according to the published academic calendar. The schedule of clinical programsvaries according to the requirements of each program. Students should check with the directors of individual programs to




ascertain class meeting times and clinical rotation schedules.

Departmental Contacts for Associate of Science Degree

Barbara Napoli, Ph.D. - Associate of Science in Arts and Sciences Elizabeth Berzas, Ph.D. - Associate of Science in Long-Term Care Administration Katherine Krieg, P.T., M.H.S. - Associate of Science in Physical Therapist Assisting Debbie Gallerson, M.Ed., R.T. - Associate of Science in Radiologic Technology Sue Davis, M.A.Ed., R.R.T., N.P.S. - Associate of Science in Respiratory Therapy Alice Comish, R.N., C.N.O.C. - Associate of Science in Surgical Technology

Departmental Contacts for Baccalaureate Degrees

Janice Stein, Ph.D. - Bachelor of Arts in Liberal Studies (Humanities) Marion Cahill, Ed.D. - Bachelor of Arts in Liberal Studies (Psychology)Pamela Behan, Ph.D. - Bachelor of Arts in Liberal Studies (Sociology)Francis Vanderwall, Ph.D. - Bachelor of Arts in Liberal Studies (Religious Studies Concentration) Brian Rash, Ph.D. - Bachelor of Science in Biology (General Biology and Human Medicine Concentrations)Barbara Napoli, M.B.A. - Bachelor of Science in Biology (Forensics Concentration)Deborah Fox, Ph.D. - Bachelor of Science in Clinical Laboratory Sciences Carol Waters, Ph.D. - Bachelor of Science in Health Sciences Elizabeth Berzas, Ph.D., F.A.C.H.E. - Bachelor of Science in Health Service Administration

Departmental Contact for Master of Medical Science Degree

James Altazan, PA-C, M.P.H. - Physician Associate Studies Program




SCHOOL OF NURSING

Dean

Melanie Green, Ph.D., R.N., C.N.E.

The School of Nursing offers the following programs: traditional Associate of Science in Nursing; accelerated Associate ofScience in Nursing; LPN-RN Transition Program; RN-BSN; Master of Science in Nurse Anesthesia; and Master of Sciencein Nursing, with two tracks – education or administration. All School of Nursing programs leading to licensure are approvedby the Louisiana State Board of Nursing (LSBN), 17373 Perkins Road, Baton Rouge, LA 70810, (225) 755-7500. Allprograms in the School of Nursing are accredited by the National League for Nursing Accrediting Commission (NLNAC),3343 Peachtree Rd. NE, Ste. 500, Atlanta, GA 30326, (404) 975-5000. The Master of Science degree in Nurse AnesthesiaProgram also is accredited by the Council on Accreditation of Nurse Anesthesia Educational Programs, 222 South ProspectAvenue, Park Ridge, IL 60068, (847) 692-7050.

Faculty

Yvonne Bahlinger, M.H.S., C.R.N.A. - MSNA Program Clinical DirectorJennifer Beck, M.S., R.N., C.N.E. - Associate Professor, Associate DeanScelitta Bond, M.N., R.N. - Associate ProfessorLindsay Bratton, M.S.N., F.N.P.-C. - InstructorCarolyn Buancore, M.N., R.N., C.N.E. - Assistant Professor, LPN-RN Transition Program CoordinatorSuzanne Carpenter, M.S.N., R.N., C.N.E. - Associate ProfessorKaren Clark, M.S.N., R.N. - InstructorLaTonya Dorsey, M.N., R.N. - Assistant ProfessorKeeley Dupuy, M.S.N., R.N. - Assistant ProfessorDiane Fox, B.S.N., R.N. - Skills Lab Coordinator, Metropolitan New Orleans CenterJana Gautreaux, M.N., R.N., C.N.A.A. - Assistant ProfessorDelyndia Green-Laughlin, M.S.N., R.N. - InstructorStazel Guerin, M.S.N., R.N. - InstructorCarla Harmon, M.S.N., R.N. - Assistant ProfessorJoanne Hebert, M.S.N., R.N. - InstructorEdna Hull, Ph.D., R.N. - Assistant Professor, Assistant Director, Metropolitan New Orleans CenterKim Hurst, M.N., R.N., C.N.E. - Assistant ProfessorAntoinette Jefferson, M.S.N., R.N. - Assistant ProfessorPaulette Johnson, M.S.N., C.L.N.C., R.N.C. - Assistant ProfessorVictoria Jolibois, M.S.N., A.P.R.N., B.C., C.N.E. - InstructorTabitha Jones-Thomas, M.S.N., R.N. - Assistant ProfessorAnnette Knobloch, D.N.S., R.N., C.N.E. - Associate ProfessorPhyllis LeBlanc, Ph.D., R.N., C.N.E. - Associate Professor, RN-BSN Program CoordinatorDenise Martin, M.S.N., R.N. C.N.E. - InstructorKathleen Moisiewicz, Ph.D., R.N. - Skills Lab Coordinator, Metropolitan New Orleans CenterShelita Montgomery, M.S.N., R.N. - InstructorBelinda Munson, B.S.N., R.N. - InstructorGordon Natal, M.S.N., R.N. - Assistant Professor




Phyllis Pedersen, M.H.S., C.R.N.A. - MSNA Program DirectorBronwyn Perry, B.S.N., R.N. - Skills Lab CoordinatorRhoda Reddix, Ph.D. - Associate ProfessorTanya Romanowski, M.N., R.N. - Assistant ProfessorHarriet Sanders, M.S.N., R.N., B.C. - Assistant ProfessorSerena Sanford, M.S.N., R.N. - Assistant ProfessorJane Savage, Ph.D., R.N., C.N.E. - Professor, Metropolitan New Orleans Center DirectorValerie Schluter, M.S.N., R.N. - Assistant Professor, Assistant Dean, Student AffairsMelissa Stewart, M.N., R.N., C.P.E. - Instructor Mary Pat Thevenot, M.S., R.N. - InstructorFrancine Thomas, M.N., R.N., C.C.R.N. - Assistant Professor, Director of Undergraduate ProgramsKaren Vedrenne, M.S.N., R.N. - InstructorBennyka Vessel, M.S.N., R.N. - Assistant ProfessorMichele Walley, M.S., R.N. - InstructorDesley Washington, M.S.N., R.N.C. - Assistant Professor


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GENERAL ADMISSIONS INFORMATIONOur Lady of the Lake College welcomes applications from all interested students without regard to race, creed, color,religion, sex, national origin, age, mental or physical disability, marital status, sexual orientation or veteran's status. TheCollege is committed to making fair and timely decisions on applications submitted.

The Admissions Office actively encourages the referral of prospective freshman and transfer students from alumni, OLOLC faculty and staff, high school counselors and community contacts. The office makes available special contact forms forthese referrals, to maintain records regarding personal contact with prospective students.

Applications will be considered by evaluating prospective students’ likelihood of success at OLOLC .

The College operates on a two-semester plan with an additional multi-session summer term. Qualified applicants mayinitiate their studies at the beginning of any semester or term.

Note: The printed version of the catalog is subject to change. The official catalog of Our Lady of the Lake College is the online version,which is updated as necessary and may be accessed at www.ololcollege.edu.

For detailed information concerning undergraduate or graduate admission, please see those sections of this catalog.

Disclosure

ALL students must notify the Office of Admissions prior to registering if any of the following conditions apply:The student has attended another school since last attending OLOLC . The student must have an official transcriptsent from the school she/he attended.

The student must be eligible to re-enroll at the last school attended before she/he returns to OLOLC .Failure to submit this transcript by the 30th day of the first term after returning to OLOLC could result in aregistration hold on the student's record.

The student has disciplinary actions pending at the last institution attended since matriculation at OLOLC .The student has been convicted of a crime other than a minor traffic violation since last attending OLOLC .

Failure to notify the College of any of the above conditions could result in College sanctions, including expulsion.

Immunization Policy

All students enrolling for the first time at OLOLC or after an absence of one semester or more must furnish proof ofimmunization for (or immunity to) measles, meningitis, mumps, rubella, tetanus, diphtheria and tuberculosis screening priorto enrollment at the College. The required proof should be submitted to the Office of Campus Health and Safety, 5414Brittany Drive, Baton Rouge, LA 70808.

Office of Admissions5414 Brittany Drive

Baton Rouge, LA 70808(225) 768-1700



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TUITION, FEES AND OTHER COSTS

Undergraduate Tuition, Fees and Other Costs Graduate Tuition, Fees and Other CostsBursar Policies Monthly Payments

Refunds - Fees are non-refundable Unpaid Balances and Delinquent Accounts

Undergraduate Tuition, Fees and Other Costs

Tution* (per credit hour)

General Fee (6+ cr hrs / 0-5 cr hrs)

SGA

(6+ cr hrs / 0-5 cr hrs)

Technology Fee(per credit hour)

Administrative

Fee


$304.00 $188.00 / $94.00 $12.00 / $6.00 $12.00 $25.00 $0.25

****TUITION AND FEES ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE WITHOUT NOTICE******Fees are Non-Refundable***

*Tuition - a maximum of $4,864.00 tuition will be assessed for 16+ credit hours per semester for undergraduate students. Students enrolled in acceleratedprograms will be assessed full tuition based on the total credit hours enrolled. **St. Francis Fund Fee is used for students who experience a crisis that requires emergency fund support.

All tuition and fees, less any pending financial aid, are due by the published payment deadline for that semester.Please refer to the 2009-2010 academic calendar for specific dates.

Undergraduate Fees and Other Costs

Application Fee

$35.00 payable upon submission of an application for admission or re-admission

Graduation Fee

$50.00 assessed in the final semester of study to complete a degree or certificate curriculum; grades, diploma and officialtranscript will not be issued unless the graduation fee is paid

Laboratory Fees

$50.00 for science courses with wet laboratories; $15.00 for science courses with computer laboratories; $100.00 for eachnursing course

Registration Late Fee




$50.00 will be assessed to students permitted to register beyond the registration deadline

Student Government Association (SGA) Fee

Supports the activities of the Student Government Association

Textbooks

Students assume the cost of textbooks available for purchase from the Chimes Medical Bookstore of Baton Rouge, locatedin the Administration Building.

Uniforms

Upon admission to a clinical program or enrollment in CHEM 1315, students assume the costs of uniforms and otheraccessories available for purchase from the Chimes Medical Bookstore of Baton Rouge. Students must present a validstudent identification card to the bookstore to purchase uniforms and lab coats embroidered with the OLOLC logo.

Graduate Tuition, Fees and Other CostsPer Program by credit hour

Classification Tuition

(per credit hour)

General Fee SGA Fee Technology Fee(per credit hour)

St. Francis FundFee

(per credit hour) **

Administrative

Fee

CRNA $645.00 $438.00 $12.00 $12.00 $0.25 $25.00PA $586.00 $388.00 $12.00 $12.00 $0.25 $25.00

MSN $469.00 $388.00 $12.00 $12.00 $0.25 $25.00

Graduate CRNA (per semester)

Credit Hours Tuition General Fees SGA Fee Technology Fees St. Francis FundFee

AdministrativeFee

TOTAL

18 $11,610.00 $438.00 $12.00 $216.00 $4.50 $25.00 $12,305.50

Graduate PA (per semester)

Credit Hours Tuition General Fees SGA Fee Technology Fees St. Francis FundFee

AdministrativeFee

TOTAL

18 $10,548.00 $388.00 $12.00 $216.00 $4.50 $25.00 $11,193.50

Graduate MSN (per semester)Credit Hours Tuition General Fees SGA Fee Technology Fees St. Francis Fund

FeeAdministrative

FeeTOTAL

9 $4,221.00 $388.00 $12.00 $108.00 $2.25 $25.00 $4,756.25

****TUITION AND FEES ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE WITHOUT NOTICE******Fee are Non-Refundable***

All tuition and fees, less any pending financial aid, are due by the published payment deadline for that semester. Please refer to the 2009-2010 academic calendar for specific dates.

Graduate Fees and Other Costs

Application Fee

$50.00 payable upon submission of an application for admission or re-admission

Graduation Fee



$50.00 assessed in the final semester of study to complete a degree or certificate curriculum; cap and gown, grades,diploma and official transcript will not be issued unless the graduation fee is paid

Laboratory Fees

$50.00 for science courses with wet laboratories; $15.00 for science courses with computer laboratories; $100.00 for eachnursing course

Registration Late Fee

$50.00 assessed to continuing students who are permitted to register beyond the registration deadline

Student Government Association (SGA) Fee

Supports the activities of the Student Government Association

Textbooks

Students assume the cost of textbooks available for purchase from the Chimes Medical Bookstore of Baton Rouge, locatedin the Administration Building.

Uniforms

Upon admission to a clinical program, students assume the costs of uniforms and other accessories available for purchasefrom the Chimes Medical Bookstore of Baton Rouge. Students must present a valid student identification card to thebookstore to purchase uniforms and lab coats embroidered with the OLOLC logo.

Bursar Policies

Check Acceptance Policy

Personal checks and checks written by third parties on behalf of a student are accepted by OLOLC for payment. A studentis responsible for all checks provided to the College for payment toward his/her account. Any check returned to the Collegewill be referred to an outside agency for collection, and a collection fee will be assessed. Until a returned check and thecollection fee are paid in full, 1) the student will lose the privilege of writing checks to the College, 2) grade reports andofficial transcripts will be withheld, and 3) enrollment in future semesters may be prohibited. Students with a history ofissuing dishonored checks (more than one) to OLOLC will lose the privilege of writing checks to the College.

Stopping payment on a check written to OLOLC may have serious disciplinary consequences. Any student who writes acheck to the College and then stops payment on that check will lose the privilege of writing checks to the College and maybe subject to dismissal from the College. Grade reports and official transcripts will be withheld and enrollment in futuresemesters may be prohibited.

Post-Registration Fee Audit

Beginning two weeks after the start of each semester, an audit of all fees assessed and collected will be performed. Anyaccounts with an overpayment will have a refund issued to the student. Any account indicating a balance owed to OLOLCwill be billed for the balance. All balances owed at that time become due and payable immediately. If a student believes theCollege owes her/him a refund, she/he should contact the Bursar’s Office at (225) 768-1770.

Monthly Payments

Students in good financial standing with the College may elect to defer a portion of the tuition and fee amount by usingNelNet,formerly FACTS. Information is available in the Office of Bursar Operations concerning budget plans designed forparents/students who wish to pay tuition and fees on a monthly basis. Please send an email to [email protected] specific questions regarding a student account.




Refunds Fees are non-refundable

Upon official withdrawal or resignation from the College, tuition refunds will be made as follows:

Fall and Spring (Full Semester) Courses

Before classes begin 100%

During first 2 weeks of semester 75%

During third week of semester 50%

During fourth week of semester 25%

After fourth week of semester 0%

Seven Week Courses & Long Summer Courses


During first week of session 75%

During second week of session 50%

After second week of semester 0%

Short Summer Courses


During first and second day of classes 75%

During third and fourth day of classes 50%

During fifth day of classes 25%

After fifth day of classes 0%

Students will receive refunds via paper check. It is the student's responsibility to keep address information current.

Unpaid Balances and Delinquent Accounts

A student is responsible for ensuring that payment is made to OLOLC for any balance due on his/her account. Failure topay may result in the student's administrative withdrawal from the College. A student with an outstanding balance will notbe allowed to enroll in any classes until the balance has been paid in full. Delinquent accounts may be turned over to acollection agency. Grade reports and official transcripts will be withheld, and student services will be suspended untiloutstanding debts are paid.




FINANCIAL AID AND SCHOLARSHIPS

Institutional Scholarships Foundation ScholarshipsFree Application for Federal Student Aid Types of Aid Available

Satisfactory Academic Progress (SAP) Policy Determining EligibilityApplying for Financial Aid Federal Aid Programs

State Assistance Programs Priority DatesFinancial Aid Packaging

The Office of Financial Aid at Our Lady of the Lake College administers and coordinates student financial assistance fromfederal, state, institutional and private sources. Resources are available to augment what a student and/or a student'sfamily is able to contribute to educational costs. The goal of the Office of Financial Aid is to attempt to meet the student’sdocumented financial need, within funding limitations, for all students who have completed required applicationprocesses. Our Lady of the Lake College offers several scholarships and participates in Federal Title IV programsincluding grants, loans and student employment. Counseling is also available for new and returning students to assistthem with understanding cost of attendance, financial aid opportunities, money management and packaging procedures.

The Office of Financial Aid is located on the first floor of the Administration Building.

Address: Office of Financial Aid, 5414 Brittany Drive, Baton Rouge, LA 70808 Telephone: (225) 768-1714, Toll Free (877) 242-3509 Fax: (225) 490-1632 Office Hours: Monday - Friday 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.** Hours vary in rare circumstances. Students driving some distance to visit a financial aid counselor are encouraged to make an appointment. [email protected]

Institutional Scholarships

Only students who have been admitted to Our Lady of the Lake College will be considered for scholarships. An applicationprocess is required for scholarship consideration, but does not guarantee that an award will be granted.

Incoming Freshman Scholarships

Board of Trustees Honors Scholarship: The Board of Trustees Honors Scholarship is automatically awarded to incomingfirst-time, full-time freshman who meet the following criteria:

· High school graduates with honors defined as a cumulative high school grade point average of 3.5 or higher· ACT score of 20 or higher

The Board of Trustees Honors Scholarship is $500 per fall/spring semester for a maximum of eight semesters.

Board of Trustees Opportunity Scholarship: The Board of Trustees Opportunity Scholarship was established by the Board





of Trustees of Our Lady of the Lake College as a scholarship for high school seniors who are admitted to the College uponrecommendation of their high school principal or guidance counselor for their potential academic achievement and interestin pursuing a career in the health sciences. In addition to being recommended by their high school principal or counselor,students must meet the following criteria:

· High school grade point average of 3.0 or higher· Candidates must complete a Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) and demonstrate financial need

The Opportunity Scholarship is $500 per fall/spring semester for a maximum of eight semesters.

Franciscan Assistance Award: The Franciscan Assistance Award has limited funding and, therefore, is awarded on a first-come, first-served basis to students meeting the following criteria:

· High school grade point average of 3.0 or higher· Candidates must complete a Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) and demonstrate financial need

The Franciscan Assistance Award is $1,000 per fall/spring semester for a maximum of eight semesters.

Franciscan Scholars Scholarship: The Franciscan Scholars Scholarship is awarded to five outstanding entering freshmenwho have demonstrated leadership skills, who are among the top few in their class in academic performance, and whoshow promise of continuing performance in college and beyond. Students meeting the following criteria must submit theFranciscan Scholarship Application and an essay to be considered.

· High school grade point average of 3.5 or higher· Competitive ACT score· Record of leadership

The award amount is equal to the difference between full tuition/fee costs and TOPS. Students may receive the award fora maximum of eight semesters.

Foundation Scholarships

All financial aid applicants will be considered for Lettie Pate Whitehead and UPS Scholarships. Generally, thesescholarships are awarded to continuing students.

Lettie Pate Whitehead Scholarship: Qualifications:

· Candidates must be female· Candidates must be Christian· Candidates must be seeking a degree in nursing or allied health· 2.5 cumulative GPA

The award is up to$1,000 per semester for two semesters.

UPS Scholarship: The UPS Scholarship is awarded upon recommendation of the Office of Financial Aid to students whodemonstrate financial need as determined by the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA).

Ambassador Scholarship: To apply for the Ambassador Scholarship, students must complete and submit the AmbassadorScholarship Application to the Office of Student Services. The Ambassador Scholarship is awarded to selected studentsbased on nomination by faculty or staff. Retention of the award is dependent on 30 hours of service to the Collegecommunity during each semester of award. This service includes recruitment activities, tele-counseling to prospectivestudents, and participation in College functions and ceremonies. Qualifications:

· Cumulative 3.0 GPA· Candidates must possess leadership potential and be a positive representative of Our Lady of the Lake College

to the community

The Ambassador Scholarship is $300 per semester.

Free Application for Federal Student Aid



The Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) is a need analysis form a student must complete in order todetermine eligibility for federal, state and some institutional aid. Specifically, it is the application for federal grants, loans andstudent employment programs. The FAFSA collects information such as income, assets, number of household members,etc., from the student and family, if applicable, to determine the student's Expected Family Contribution (EFC). The EFC isan estimate of the amount the student and/or the student's family can contribute to the student's education for an academicyear. The EFC is used by OLOLC to determine the student's financial need, which is an indicator for the types of aid thestudent is eligible to receive.

Types of Aid Available and Determining Eligibility

Types of aid may be divided into two categories:

Gift Aid - scholarships and grantsSelf-help Aid - student loans and employment

Gift aid does not require repayment. Scholarships generally are awarded on the basis of academic achievement or forservices rendered, while grants are typically awarded based on financial need.

Self-help aid, as the name implies, is not "free money" like gift aid. It comes in the form of loans and employment. A loan ismoney that must be repaid with interest. Employment provides students the opportunity to work and earn money to assistwith educational expenses.

Some types of gift aid and self-help aid are considered "need-based" aid. These types of aid require the student todemonstrate financial need. Most federal programs are considered need-based aid. Financial need is determined by theCollege using the following formula:

Cost of Attendance - EFC - Resources = Financial Need

Cost of attendance is an estimate of how much it will cost a student to attend an educational institution for an academicyear. It includes tuition and fees, room and board, books and supplies, transportation and personal expenses. With theexception of tuition and fees, all cost of attendance components are based averages and are not student specific.Resources include scholarships, tuition waivers and other types of non-federal aid (usually gift aid). Tuition and fees arethe only direct costs.

Eligibility Requirements for Federal Aid Programs

Students must meet the following criteria in order to receive a federal student aid:

Be admitted into a degree or certificate programDemonstrate financial need (some loans do not require an applicant to demonstrate need)Have a high school diploma, GED or standards established by Louisiana, which are in compliance with standardsapproved by the U.S. Department of EducationBe a U.S. citizen or eligible non-citizenHave a valid Social Security numberMeet Satisfactory Academic Progress standards (see SAP Policy below)Be registered with Selective Service, if applicableMust not be in default of any federal student loans

Note: A conviction of drug distribution or possession may make a student ineligible for federal financial aid.

All federal student aid programs have specific eligibility requirements that a student must meet in addition to those statedabove. More information detailing specific criteria may be found in the Federal Programs section of this catalog.

Satisfactory Academic Progress (SAP) Policy

Federal regulations require that students maintain Satisfactory Academic Progress (SAP) in their course of study tocontinue receiving federal student aid. Failure to maintain SAP results in the cancellation of a student's federal student aid,but does not prohibit the student from continuing enrollment with his/her own resources or non-federal aid. SAP is definedas passing a required number of hours and achieving a required cumulative grade point average during a specifiedsemester or academic year. The minimum progress standards will be reviewed once per academic year, usually at the end



of the spring semester. All specified semesters attended will be considered in making a satisfactory progress determination,without regard to whether the student received aid in a given semester. The three components of the Our Lady of the LakeCollege policy are described below:

Component 1: Qualitative Standard

Undergraduate Criteria– Each student must meet a 2.0 OLOLC cumulative grade point average to remain eligible for federalstudent aid.

Graduate Criteria– Each student must meet a 3.0 OLOLC cumulative grade point average to remain eligible for federalstudent aid.

Component 2: Quantitative Standard

Each student must successfully pass a minimum of 75% (rounded to the next highest number) of their cumulative credithours attempted during the preceding semesters at OLOLC. Withdrawals, incompletes, repeated and non-credit remedialcourse work will be counted toward the hours attempted.

Transfer Students– Transfer credits are calculated into the credits attempted, but are not factored into the cumulativegrade point average for Our Lady of the Lake College .

Component 3: Maximum Time Frame

To establish a quantitative measure, a time frame is set for students to finish a program of study. For any program,regulations require that the maximum time frame may not exceed 150% of the published length of the program, measuredin the required academic credit hours.

SAP Appeal Process

A student who fails to establish good academic standing or who fails to maintain SAP standards becomes ineligible forfederal student aid. If the student has mitigating circumstances beyond his/her control that affected his/her ability tomaintain SAP standards, the student may appeal the loss of his/her eligibility. Approved appeals will result in the studentregaining federal aid eligibility for the specified year. Sufficient documentation of mitigating circumstances must besubmitted to the Office of Financial Aid via the SAP Appeal Form

Applying for Financial Aid

Step 1: Go to www.pin.ed.gov to apply for a Personal Identification Number (PIN). If you are required to include parentinformation on the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA), your parent should also apply for a PIN. If youalready have a PIN, proceed to step 2.

Step 2: Go to www.fafsa.ed.gov to complete the FAFSA. Be sure to list the OLOLC school code, 031062. The FAFSA isavailable January 1 of each year for the upcoming academic year. File as early as possible, because some programs havelimited funding.

Note: The FAFSA also serves as the application for Louisiana's Tuition Opportunity Program for Students (TOPS). Anystudent who wishes to be considered for need-based scholarships must complete the FAFSA.

Step 3: After submitting your FAFSA, a copy is provided electronically to the OLOLC Financial Aid Office (FAO). If youhave been selected by the U.S. Department of Education for a process called verification, you will be required to submitadditional documentation to the FAO. All students will be required to submit the OLOLC Financial Aid Application. The FAOwill notify you of the documentation you are required to provide.

Step 4: Your financial aid eligibility is determined after the FAO has received your FAFSA and all required documents,provided you are:

Admitted to OLOLC and/or program;Meeting SAP policy requirements; andMeeting all other federal eligibility requirements.

Step 5: The FAO will send you an award letter detailing the awards you are eligible to receive.

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Step 6: You must accept or decline any financial aid offers.

Step 7: Stafford Loan Borrowers - If you are a first time borrower or a new student at OLOLC, you must complete anEntrance Loan Interview. A link to the online session is available on the FAO website at www.ololcollege.edu by clickingFinancial Aid, then Loan Counseling. A first time borrower must also complete a Master Promissory Note (MPN) withhis/her lender* in order for his/her loan(s) to disburse. The lender will notify the borrower to complete the MPN once a loancertification has been received from the FAO.

Parent or Graduate PLUS Loan Borrowers - You must complete annually a credit pre-approval and MPN (if you have notalready completed a PLUS MPN) on your lender's* Web site on an annual basis.

*A lender comparison tool is available on the FAO website at www.ololcollege.edu by clicking Financial Aid, LendingPartners.

Verification

Students may be selected by the Department of Education (DOE) for a process called verification. If a student is selected,OLOLC is required to obtain from the student documentation verifying the accuracy of the information reported on theFAFSA. Verification must be completed before the student is offered a federal aid award.

If a student's FAFSA is selected for verification and the student is eligible for a Federal Pell Grant, verification must becompleted by the earlier of 60 days from the last day of enrollment or August 30 in order to receive Federal Pell Grantproceeds. A valid Expected Family Contribution (FAFSA processed and accepted) must be received within this time limit.

Federal Aid Programs

Our Lady of the Lake College participates in the following Title IV programs:

Federal Pell GrantFederal Academic Competitiveness GrantFederal Science and Mathematics Access to Retain Talent GrantFederal Supplemental Educational Opportunity GrantFederal Work-StudyFederal Stafford Loans (Subsidized and Unsubsidized)Federal Grad PLUS LoanFederal Parent PLUS Loan

Federal Pell Grant: The Federal Pell Grant is based on exceptional financial need to undergraduate students seeking theirfirst baccalaureate degree. Grants are not required to be repaid. Award amounts range from $609 to $5,350 per academicyear, depending the number of hours enrolled.

Federal Academic Competitiveness Grant (ACG): The Federal Academic Competitiveness Grant is a need based awardto first and second year Federal Pell Grant eligible undergraduate students. The amount of the ACG ranges from $750 to$1,300 per academic year, depending on at least half-time enrollment and classification. A second-year student must haveat least a cumulative 3.0 grade point average on a 4.0 scale.

Federal Science and Mathematics Access to Retain Talent Grant (SMART): The National SMART Grant is awarded toFederal Pell Grant eligible undergraduates during their third and fourth years of a degree program. It is available tostudents enrolled in an eligible program at least half-time, with a 3.0 grade point average.

Only students pursuing a Bachelor of Science degree in Biology may receive the SMART grant at OLOLC. The awardamount is up to $4,000 each year for the student's third and fourth academic years.

Federal Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grant (SEOG): The SEOG is awarded to Federal Pell Grant eligibleundergraduate students enrolled at least half-time who demonstrate exceptional financial need. Grant awards rangebetween $200 and $2,000.

Federal Work-study (FWS): FWS provides for students part-time jobs on campus or in a community service agency. Tobe eligible for FWS, a student must demonstrate financial need. Students earn an hourly wage and are paid bi-weekly. Astudent may not earn more than the total award and may not work more than 20 hours per week during periods of





enrollment.

Federal Stafford Student Loans: Under the Federal Stafford Loan Program, a student may borrow funds from a bank orother financial institution. Although the FAFSA must be completed, students who do not qualify for a subsidized loan on thebasis of need may receive an unsubsidized loan. The amount a student is eligible to receive depends upon the student'sclassification. The subsidized loan is awarded on the basis of financial need and the student will not be charged interestbefore beginning repayment or during authorized periods of deferment. The federal government "subsidizes" the interestduring these periods. An unsubsidized loan does not require a student to demonstrate financial need. Unsubsidized loansaccrue interest at the time the loan is disbursed until they are paid in full. Students are required to begin repayment ofprincipal and interest on Stafford Loans six months after they graduate, resign or cease to be enrolled at least half-time. Allstudents are required to complete an entrance and exit loan interview relative to their repayment obligations. Additional loaninformation may be secured from the OLOLC Office of Financial Aid.

Federal Stafford Loan Limits:

Dependent Students Subsidized Additionalunsubsidized

First Year (29 or fewer earned credithours) $3,500 $2,000Second Year (30 - 59 earned credithours) $4,500 $2,000Third Year & Beyond (60 or moreearned credit hours) $5,500 $2,000 Independent UndergraduateStudents and Dependent StudentsWhose Parents Cannot Borrow aPLUS Loan Subsidized


First Year (29 or fewer earned credithours) $3,500 $6,000Second Year (30 - 59 earned credithours) $4,500 $6,000Third Year & Beyond (60 or moreearned credit hours) $5,500 $7,000 Graduate and ProfessionalStudents Subsidized


$8,500 $12,000

Aggregate Limits for Federal Subsidized and Unsubsidized Stafford Loans:

Undergraduate Dependent Students: $31,000 (no more than $23,000 of which can be subsidized) Undergraduate Independent Students: $57,500 (no more than $23,000 of which can be subsidized) Graduate and Professional Students: $138,500 (no more than $65,500 of which can be subsidized)

Grad PLUS Loans: Graduate or professional students participating in the PLUS Loan Program are eligible to borrow up totheir cost of attendance less other estimated financial aid. The terms and conditions applicable to Parent PLUS Loans alsoapply to Graduate/Professional PLUS Loans. These requirements include 1) a determination that the applicant does nothave an adverse credit history, 2) repayment beginning on the date of the last disbursement of the loan, and 3) a fixedinterest rate of 8.5%. Applicants for these loans are required to complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid. Theyalso must have applied for their annual loan maximum eligibility under the federal subsidized and unsubsidized StaffordLoan Program, before applying for a Graduate/Professional PLUS Loan.

Federal Parent PLUS Loans: The Federal Parent PLUS Loan enables parents with a good credit history to borrow to helppay the educational expenses for a dependent undergraduate student enrolled at least half-time. The maximum amountthat may be borrowed is equal to the cost of education less any estimated financial aid. Parents will pay an origination feeof 3% of the loan principal. This amount will be deducted proportionately from each disbursement. The lender may collectan insurance premium of up to 1% of the loan principal. Parent loan proceeds are sent to the school either by electronicfunds transfer or by check made co-payable to OLOLC and the parent. Upon receipt of the funds, the College will retain



any tuition and fees due and refund any remaining funds to the parent. Repayment begins 60 days after the finaldisbursement. There is no grace period for this loan.

State Assistance Programs

Louisiana’s Tuition Opportunity Program for Students (TOPS): TOPS provides Louisiana high school graduates amerit-based scholarship to apply to tuition costs most colleges and universities in Louisiana. Students are required to meetdeadlines and requirements made by the Louisiana Office of Student Financial Assistance (LOSFA) in order to receive theaward. A summary of the criteria for eligibility and retention of a TOPS scholarship is available on LOSFA Web site athttp://www.losfa.state.la.us/. TOPS funding at OLOLC will be the weighted average tuition at comparable public schools.

Louisiana’s Tuition Opportunity Program for Students Tech (TOPS-Tech): The TOPS-Tech Award is a merit-basedscholarship program for Louisiana residents pursuing skill, occupational or technical training at eligible colleges anduniversities offering a vocational or technical education certificates or diplomas, or nonacademic undergraduate degrees.Students are required to meet deadlines or requirements made by the Louisiana Office of Student Financial Assistance(LOSFA) in order to receive these awards. A summary of the criteria for eligibility and retention of a TOPS-Techscholarship is available on LOSFA Web site at http://www.losfa.state.la.us/. TOPS scholarship funding will be the weightedaverage tuition at comparable public technical and vocational schools.

Leveraging Educational Assistance Partnership Program (LEAP): The LEAP is funded equally by the federalgovernment and the State of Louisiana. All full-time students who are Louisiana residents and demonstrate financial needas determined from the FAFSA are considered for participation in this program. The grant of up to $1,000 is awarded forthe academic year. LEAP funding is limited and varies each academic year.

Vocational Rehabilitation (VR) Benefits: VR helps persons with disabilities obtain skills and other resources needed toobtain a job, maintain it and develop a lifetime career. Students are encouraged to apply if they have a disability whichcauses them difficulty in preparing for, finding or sustaining employment. Applications for services are accepted at the timean individual with a disability reaches or nears the minimum age of legal employability. To be eligible for vocationalrehabilitation services, the individual must:

Have a physical or mental disability which, for the individual, constitutes or results in a substantial impediment toemployment; andBe able to benefit from the vocational rehabilitation services in terms of employment; andRequire vocational rehabilitation services to prepare for, enter, engage in or retain gainful employment.

Applications for VR Benefits must be made directly with the Baton Rouge Vocational Rehabilitation Office at (225) 295-8900.

Workforce Investment Act (WIA)

WIA of 1998 created an integrated "one-stop" system of workforce investment and education services for adults, dislocatedworkers and youth.

WIA benefits will be determined based on a student's financial status and degree program. WIA pays after Federal PellGrants, FSEOG, and TOPS awards. Federal Stafford Loans are not taken into consideration. WIA will pay tuition, fees andbooks up to $10,000 for an entire program. Funds are disbursed by the Louisiana Department of Labor.

In order to qualify, a student must complete the following process:

Make an appointment with his/her local workforce board to meet with a counselor, complete an application and takerequired tests.Pick up a packet from the OLOLC Bursar prior to the appointment. Please give at least four hours notice so thepacket will be ready when you arrive.Collect documents needed by the workforce board.Meet with a representative from the workforce board.

For additional information, please contact:

Louisiana Department of Labor LDOL Scorecard Unit 1001 North 23rd St. Baton Rouge, LA 70804 -9094





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Return of Title IV Funds

Students who need to withdraw from the College must do so officially. An official Withdrawal form must be completed by thestudent and authorized officials, and presented to the Office of the Registrar. Failure to adhere to this procedure will resultin the letter grade "F" for the semester and possible financial obligations to the College.

Federal regulations require schools participating in Title IV programs to use specific refund policies when a student whoreceives Title IV aid ceases enrollment. When an official withdrawal occurs, federal aid awards (except Federal Work-study) may be prorated as follows: the number of calendar days completed during the semester divided by the number ofdays in the semester. An adjustment will not be made for a student that withdraws after 60% of the semester has passed.

If funds are released to a student because of a credit balance on the student's account and the student later withdraws,then he/she may be required to repay some of the federal aid released.

Order of Return:

1. Unsubsidized FFEL Loan2. Subsidized FFEL Loan3. FFEL PLUS Loan (Graduate)4. FFEL PLUS Loan (Parent)5. Federal Pell Grant6. Academic Competitiveness Grant7. National SMART Grant8. Federal SEOG9. Other Title IV Grant Funds

Terms of Awards

Terms and conditions of all awards are expressed in award letters and/or on the Our Lady of the Lake College Web site.All financial aid awards are contingent upon the student being enrolled or accepted for enrollment at the College. Questionsregarding award terms and conditions should be directed to the Office of Financial Aid.

Use of Financial Aid Funds in Payment of Fees

Most financial aid (scholarships, loans and grants) is disbursed at the beginning of each semester. The OLOLC Bursarapplies financial aid as a direct credit to a student's account.

If a student's financial aid is reduced or eliminated due to ineligibility determined after registration, the student will beresponsible for paying the financial obligation.

Credit Balances

All debts must be satisfied with OLOLC prior to disbursement of a refund. All refunds payable to a student or parent will beprocessed through the student's account. Funds that exceed tuition, fees and other authorized charges will be refunded tothe student or parent in accordance with Title IV federal regulations.

Priority Dates

To ensure timely processing and consideration for programs with limited funding, a student should submit her/his FAFSA bythe dates listed below.

March 2 Fall Semester/Academic YearOctober 15 Spring SemesterMarch 2 Summer Semester

Financial Aid Packaging

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Federal aid packages may consist of a combination of grants, loans and student employment. Financial aid recipients mustreapply each year to be considered for aid the following year. Timely submission of the FAFSA and all informationrequested is required to receive the largest award possible. Our Lady of the Lake College reserves the right to reduce orrescind award packages to remain in compliance with federal, state and/or institutional rules and regulations. Total financialaid awards, including scholarships, federal aid and other resources may not exceed the cost of attendance.

Statement of Rights

Students may review their financial aid records at any time. Financial aid records are protected in accordance with theFamily Education Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) of 1974, as amended.

Students also have the following rights:

Request the amendment of your records to ensure they are not inaccurate, misleading or otherwise in violation ofyour privacy or other rights.Consent to disclose personally identifiable information contained in your records, except to the extent that FERPAauthorizes disclosure without consent.File with the U.S. Department of Education a complaint alleging failure by the College to comply with requirements ofFERPA.Obtain a copy of the FERPA policy from the Office of the Registrar.Appeal any financial aid award, if special circumstances warrant review.You may contact personnel in the Office of Financial Aid (225) 768-1714 with any questions.

Note: The information contained in this section is subject to change, without notice, in order to comply withfederal, state or institutional requirements.

Other Information

Employment Projections: Information regarding employment projections may be reviewed in the Office of Planning andInstitutional Effectiveness.

Campus Security and Crime Statistics: Information regarding campus security policies and campus crime statistics isavailable in the Office of Campus Health and Safety.

Completion and Graduation Rate: Information regarding completion and graduation rates is available in the Office ofPlanning and Institutional Effectiveness.

Drug and Alcohol Abuse Prevention: Information concerning prevention of drug and alcohol abuse is available in theOffice of Campus Health and Safety.




HEALTH AND SAFETY

Immunization Policy Student Illness/Injury PolicyAlcohol and Other Drugs (AOD) Program Campus Safety and Security Program

Student Health Insurance Emergency Closure ProcedureClinical Programs Health Requirements

The purpose of the Office of Health and Safety is to enhance the educational process by fostering a safe campusenvironment, assisting students in minimizing or eliminating health-related barriers to learning, promoting optimal wellness,enabling students to make informed decisions regarding health matters and empowering students to be responsible andwell-informed consumers of health care.

The health program includes maintenance of student health records, providing information regarding health insurance,ensuring student compliance with immunizations and clinical student health requirements, advising and educating studentsin health matters. The health office serves as a resource for information on a wide variety of health topics and maintainsbrochures and other printed materials available to students. Consultations with the nurses are completely confidential.

Immunization Policy

In accordance with state law (Louisiana R.S. 17:170 Schools of Higher Learning) all students born after January 1, 1957,enrolling for the first time at Our Lady of the Lake College must furnish proof of immunization for measles, mumps andrubella (MMR). Students of all ages are required to provide proof of tetanus and diphtheria vaccination within ten yearsprior to enrollment. In addition, meningitis vaccine or a meningitis waiver is required for all students who 1) were first timecollege freshmen beginning after July 2, 2006; or 2) are enrolled in the Physician Associate Studies Program. (Themeningitis vaccine is optional for all other students.) The required proof is to be submitted with the College application foradmission. The immunization form available to all applicants describes these requirements. An Immunization FAQdocument is available on the College website.

Alcohol and Other Drugs (AOD) Program

OLOLC requires the cooperation of the entire campus community in its pursuit to maintain a drug-free environment. Themisuse of drugs (unlawful possession, use, sale or distribution) is a violation of federal and state laws. State law alsoprohibits the purchase, public consumption or possession of alcoholic beverages by people under the age of 21. Studentsat Our Lady of the Lake College are subject to jurisdiction under these federal and state laws.

On campus and/or clinical laboratory/agency misuse of drugs or alcohol is subject to OLOLC disciplinary action. Anybehaviors which suggest drug or alcohol impairment will result in a requirement for a student to submit to drug screening athis/her own expense.

Prevention efforts at Our Lady of the Lake College focus on education of the campus community regarding the effects ofalcohol and other drugs. Educational workshops, print materials and Web site resources are among the means of employedtoward this end. Students are informed of resources and programs through flyers, campus-wide email and the campusnewsletter.




AOD training is required for student leaders, student ambassadors and recipients of leadership scholarships, and isprovided as part of an annual, day-long leadership program offered by the Office of Student Services.

Counseling personnel in the Office of Student Services provide to students exhibiting problems with alcohol or other drugsconfidential assessment and referral to resources within the Franciscan Missionaries of Our Lady Health System or outsideagencies. All consultations are confidential. Students are advised when it is necessary for officers of Our Lady of the LakeCollege to report any information concerning actions or practices which are violations of state or federal laws.

In compliance with the Drug-Free School and Campuses Act, Public Law 101-226, at least once annually through theCampus Safety and Security Booklet, the written campus drug and alcohol policy is distributed. The booklet is distributed atcampus assembly at the beginning of every fall semester and at all new faculty and new student orientation sessionsthroughout the year. The booklet is also available from the Office of Health and Safety and may be viewed on the OLOLCWeb site.

Student Health Insurance

Our Lady of the Lake College encourages all students to maintain personal health insurance. All students are personallyresponsible for health care costs associated with any injury sustained while enrolled in clinical courses. Clinical studentsare at increased risk for injury or illness due to the nature of providing health care services in clinical and/or health caresettings.

The Executive Vice President for Academic and Student Affairs strongly recommends that all students enrolled in clinicalprograms maintain personal health insurance and that documentation of coverage be provided to the Office of Health andSafety.

Students enrolled in the Physician Associate Studies Program are required to maintain health insurance.

Brochures on some of the insurance plans available to Our Lady of the Lake College students may be obtained from theOffice of Health and Safety. The exact provisions of each plan are detailed in the respective insurance company's masterpolicy. Students are advised to review carefully the master policy for any insurance chosen, as the policy will govern andcontrol the payment of all benefits.

Health Requirements for Students Enrolling in Clinical Programs

After being accepted into a clinical program, new clinical students will receive a health packet detailing all health and safetyrequirements that must be met prior to the first clinical course. Failure to maintain compliance with the health and safetyrequirements each semester will result in the student's inability to attend the clinical portion of their program and mayresult in withdrawal from the clinical program (see program or school handbooks for further information). The following is asummary of the requirements that are explained in more detail in the student health packets. The health packets alsoprovide required forms and more contact information for affiliates mentioned below. This packet is only provided tostudents upon initial enrollment in clinical programs. Annual compliance is required as detailed below. Students shouldcontact the Office of Health and Safety if they have any questions regarding these requirements.

a. Every full time student enrolled in clinical courses must have a physical examination performed by her/his personalphysician at the time of enrollment.

b. Drug screening is required for all students prior to entering clinical degree/certificate programs. Additionally, studentsenrolled in clinical programs are subject to random urine drug screening for the duration of the clinical program.Random drug screening will be done at the College's expense. Pre-enrollment drug screen costs will be included inthe student's fees. All students, as a condition of enrollment in a clinical program, must abide by the College’s drugand alcohol policies and consent, when asked, to submit to urine drug testing to determine compliance with thepolicy. Disciplinary action, up to and including dismissal from the program or the College, may result when a student1) refuses to consent or cooperate in the administration of such testing, or 2) is confirmed to have positive results forillegal drug usage or misuse of prescription drugs.

c. Annually, all clinical students must submit to the Office of Health and Safety the results of appropriate screening fortuberculosis.

d. All clinical students must maintain current certification in basic cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) at the healthcareprovider level for the duration of the clinical program. The only two types of CPR certification and re-certificationaccepted to meet this requirement are the American Heart Association Basic Life Support – Healthcare Provider orAmerican Red Cross – CPR for the Professional Rescuer. The CPR requirements may be completed at aninstitution/agency of each student's choice, but they must be of the type indicated in this section.



Note: Online CPR classes for renewal. The online CPR renewal programs that issue a card via their website arenot approved by American Heart Association. The only acceptable online program is a two step program by theAmerican Heart Association which requires a certificate for the online portion and a face-to-face skills demonstrationfor the card to be issued by an approved training site (including OLOL Health Career Institute). If students areinterested in this online method for renewal of CPR certification, please contact the Health Career Institute at(225)768-1762.

e. The hepatitis vaccine series is mandatory for all clinical students, unless contra-indicated for medical reasons. Theseries may be obtained through a private physician, public clinic or through the Total Occupational Medicine Clinic(see the OLOLC clinical student health packet for details). Students must follow the 6 month schedule recommendedfor completion of this immunization series to remain in compliance with this requirement.

f. OLOLC highly recommends that all students enrolled in clinical degree/certificate programs maintain personal healthinsurance.

g. The College provides an accidental injury policy for each student enrolled in a clinical program or wet lab course.

h. Prior to enrolling in clinical courses, clinical students will be required to submit to a criminal background check to meetclinical agency requirements. RN and LPN nursing students will have background checks conducted by theirrespective boards of nursing. Students in other clinical programs will have criminal background checks conducted byERS-Services. Students will receive in the student health packet information on the procedure for completing thecriminal background check.

Student Health Records

Student health records are completely confidential and are maintained separately from academic records. Health recordsmay be released only with the student's written consent. Student health records will be stored for a period of three yearsfollowing the last semester enrolled at Our Lady of the Lake College . Hard copy health documents stored longer than thisthree-year period will be destroyed.

Health data submitted by students after 1995 will continue to be maintained in electronic format. A report summarizing thedates of all immunizations submitted to the College by a student is available upon request, with appropriately executedauthorization. A Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) compliant authorization form for this purpose isavailable on the College’s Web site.

Student Illness/Injury Policy

All students with health conditions (illnesses, infections, injury, etc.) which necessitate an extended absence of three ormore days must discuss their situations with their instructors and the Director of Campus Health and Safety. A student maycontinue in his/her program of study with the written approval of his/her physician. Following the absence, the student mayreturn to school after obtaining a physician's written consent, to include the student's ability to participate in all activitiesinherent in the course description(s). The student must contact the Office of Health and Safety to obtain a Return toClass/Clinical form. The student will need to provide physician documentation regarding the dates of illness and any activityrestrictions prescribed. The student then takes a section of this form to the course instructor.

An illness requiring an extended absence of three or more days and that prevents the completion of course work becauseof circumstances beyond the student's control may necessitate the process for "I" grade, withdrawal or resignation. Thestudent must initiate the appropriate process, according to the academic policy(ies) appropriate to his/her individualcircumstances. These policies are included in this catalog and on the College’s Web site.

Please note: Additional information on immunizations, student health insurance, clinical student health requirements, andother health resources are available on the Office of Health and Safety page on the College’s Web site.

Campus Safety and Security Program

Campus security is provided by OLOL Regional Medical Center through the use of a uniformed guard service. Securityguards maintain physical security and safety through vigilance and management of external and internal rounds asstipulated by the OLOL Director of Security. The OLOL Security Department is staffed 24 hours a day to provide immediateavailability for emergency response. The security officers will provide security escort upon request and courtesy patrol inthe college parking lots at night. As necessary, the OLOL Security Department will assist college personnel in contacts withoutside police agencies.

The Campus Safety and Security Booklet is published each August by Our Lady of the Lake College and includes campus



safety policies and procedures, as well as the annual security report, including documentation of campus crimes for thepreceding three calendar years. The offenses for which the statistics are reported are defined in accordance with the FBI'sUniform Crime Reporting Program.

The Campus Safety and Security Booklet is available upon request from the Office of Health and Safety. Prospectivestudents may request a copy of the Campus Safety and Security Booklet when they request an application/informationpacket. This information is also available on the College Web site: http://www.ololcollege.edu/Campus_Security.html.

Crime statistics for post-secondary schools may be found on the U.S. Department of Education Web site:http://ope.ed.gov/security/Search.asp. Crime statistics for East Baton Rouge Parish may be found athttp://www.brgov.com/dept/brpd/csr/default.asp (the College is located in District 2, Zone E, SubZone 3). Public informationon registered sex offenders in the State of Louisiana may be obtained from the Louisiana State Police Sex Offender andChild Predator Registry Web site: http://www.lsp.org/socpr/default.html.

Emergency College Closure Procedure

In the event of unscheduled school closure due to adverse environmental conditions or student safety issues, the followingmeasures will be instituted:

a. A phone message will be placed on the main phone line [(225) 768-1700] as well as OLOLC's emergency hotline[(225) 490-1600] by a College Emergency Response Team member. Messages will be updated as appropriate to thesituation.

b. OLOLC administration will make an effort to notify the public via all local and regional media sources (College Webpage, campus email, local television, radio and newspaper) at the earliest time possible. The person notifying themedia will request that the College's name (Our Lady of the Lake College ) be correctly stated in the broadcasts.

c. The status of school closure will be considered and communicated no later than 8:00 p.m. for the following day, whenpossible.

Emergency Closure Considerations, Metropolitan New Orleans Center

The Metropolitan New Orleans Center (MNOC) is much more vulnerable to hurricanes than is the Baton Rouge area. TheMNOC must follow advice of local officials with regard to evacuations. If evacuation is ordered for New Orleans areaparishes, then the MNOC will be closed.

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STUDENT SUPPORT SERVICES

Academic Advising Chimes Medical BookstoreCampus Sexual Harassment Policy Counseling Services

Career Center Academic CounselingStudents with Disabilities Parking

Spiritual Life Student Organizations

The Office of Student Services of Our Lady of the Lake College , in collaboration with other administrative and supportservices, is committed to providing a holistic approach to personal, career and academic counseling for students fromdiverse backgrounds. The staff recognizes and is responsive to individual student needs, and promotes academicachievement and student learning. A variety of programs and services is offered to assist students in attaining theireducational goals.

In accordance with the mission established by the Franciscan Missionaries of Our Lady (FMOL), the students served by thisoffice are respected and treated in concert with the ideals and values of the FMOL. Personnel in Student Services arededicated to promoting the self-advocacy of students and are committed to promoting positive student life at Our Lady ofthe Lake College .

Student-centered areas within Student Services include counseling and student development. The offices are located at5414 Brittany Drive, Baton Rouge, LA 70808. The main office number is (225) 490-1620.

Information below, presented alphabetically, includes a wide range of resources and services available to OLOLC students.

Academic Advising

The purpose of academic advising is to provide assistance to students planning academic endeavors and exploring careergoals and options. Academic advisors recognize the individuality of each student and facilitate the achievement of eachstudent's full potential by guiding the selection of curriculum and courses, the scheduling of classes, the exploration ofeducational opportunities and career goals, and by identifying resources to provide academic and financial assistance.When a student is accepted for admission, s/he is assigned a faculty advisor. The student is encouraged to seek theadvisor's assistance as needed in planning a program of study, then selecting and scheduling classes.

Each student is responsible for

seeking academic advising;

knowing and complying with Our Lady of the Lake College policies and procedures;

knowing the requirements of his or her chosen degree or certificate program; and

taking courses in the proper sequence to ensure orderly and timely progress toward his or her educational goals.

Bookstore – (Chimes Medical Bookstore)

Students may obtain textbooks, workbooks, study guides and other required and optional materials from the OLOLCbookstore.




The bookstore is located in the Administration building at 5414 Brittany Drive, Baton Rouge, LA 70808. For convenience,the Bookstore operates with flexible hours during the first weeks of each semester. During the remainder of the semester,operating hours are Monday-Thursday 10:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m. and Friday 10:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m. The average cost oftextbooks for a full-time student is $250-$400 per semester.

The Bookstore Uniform and Supply Return Policy is administered as follows:

Original receipt is required.Items must be in new condition.Original Chimes Medical Bookstore tag or sticker must still be on the item.For uniforms and supplement books, refunds or exchanges must be made within 10 days from the date on the originalreceipt.

Textbooks purchased for the current semester may be returned for refunds according to the following schedule:

During the first week of classes (with receipt) students may be eligible for a 100% refund. The return and refundschedule will be attached to the receipt and posted in the College bookstore.

Campus Sexual Harassment Policy

Sexual threats, inappropriate comments or physical touches of a sexual nature are clear examples of sexually harassingactions and are not permitted at Our Lady of the Lake College .

Title IX of the Education Amendment of 1972 prohibits discrimination on the basis of sex in education programs andactivities receiving federal financial assistance. Sexual harassment of students can be a form of discrimination prohibited byTitle IX. The following types of conduct constitute sexual harassment.

1. Quid Pro Quo Harassment: A school employee bases an educational decision on a student's submission tounwelcome sexual advances, requests for sexual favors or other physical conduct of a sexual nature. Quid Pro QuoHarassment is unlawful whether the student resists and suffers the threatened harm or submits and thus avoids thethreatened harm.

2. Hostile Environment Sexual Harassment: Sexually-harassing conduct can include unwelcome sexual advances,requests for sexual favors and other verbal, nonverbal or physical conduct of a sexual nature by an employee,another student or a third party. This conduct would be sufficiently severe, persistent or pervasive enough to create ahostile or abusive educational environment or to limit a student's ability to participate in or benefit from an educationalprogram or activity.

The Executive Vice President for Academic and Student Affairs (EVPASA) of the College is the Title IX coordinator whoshall ensure that sexually harassing behavior will be dealt with immediately and in full accordance with establisheddisciplinary procedures. In the event of an incident that appears to constitute sexual harassment, a complaint must be fileddirectly with the EVPASA. A faculty member, staff member or a fellow student may also file a complaint on behalf of astudent who has experienced possible harassment. If the EVPASA is unavailable or inappropriate to contact, the writtencomplaint may be submitted to the College’s President. The procedures for preparing and submitting a complaint are foundin the Student Handbook.

Counseling Services – Personal, Career and Academic Counseling

Personnel in the Center Counseling Services, in concert with faculty, administration and staff, accept each student as anindividual of worth, possessing dignity, free will and the potential for personal and professional growth. The mission of thecounseling staff is to provide quality academic, career and personal counseling, as well as disability services.

Students are encouraged to seek counseling through the Counseling Services Center of the Office of Student Services.Staff offer students personal, academic and career counseling; crisis intervention; and career assessment. Appointmentsmay be arranged by contacting (225) 768-1713. All services are free to students.

Our Lady of the Lake Regional Medical Center offers free to students a 24-hour Crisis-Oriented Evaluation Service(COPE). The COPE service phone line is (225) 765-8900.

Career Center

The Career Center offers assistance with career interest inventories, career decision making, interviewing skills,



workshops, information sessions, resume writing, job search and job placement. Center staff assist students who are notaccepted into a clinical program find another clinical program that would meet the needs of their individual needs. TheCareer Center also provides job fairs each semester to help students' research future employment opportunities. A careercounselor may be reached at (225) 768-0813 or at 5414 Brittany Drive, Baton Rouge, LA 70808.

Academic Counseling

The Academic Counseling Center offers a variety of programs and services designed to assist students in achieving theireducational goals. The Center offers workshops and information sessions that promote the development of skills in reading,note taking, test taking, as well as individual and group study. The Center also provides assessment and interventionstrategies for those students who require reading remediation. The Academic Counseling Center also maintains the TutorLab, which offers individual and group tutoring sessions in most core curriculum courses. Academic Counselors may becontacted at (225) 768-1724, (225) 768-1774 or 5414 Brittany Drive, Baton Rouge, LA 70808.

Housing

OLOLC is a commuter institution, without student residence halls. Students are responsible for securing their own livingaccommodations. Many apartment complexes are located in areas convenient to the College and to learning facilities inNew Orleans.

Parking

Everyone who parks on campus must have a College-issued parking permit. New students are issued parking permits atstudent orientation or from the receptionist in the Administration Building (5414 Brittany Drive). The permit is a hang-tag,which must be displayed on the rear view mirror of each vehicle.

Parking maps are available from the receptionist in the Administration Building, as well as in the center of the CampusSafety and Security Booklet. Please note that it is unacceptable for students to park in the hospital or clinic lots, as thisprevents patients and visitors from parking near medical facilities.

Vehicles must be parked within yellow designated parking lines according to city ordinances. Campus security officers willenforce parking regulations. Baton Rouge police will issue tickets for parking violations on campus as they would in anyother area of the city. Cars may be booted or towed, at the owner’s expense, if parked in restricted areas.

Spiritual Life

Religious understanding is essential in promoting the spiritual and psychosocial needs of persons of all faiths. Studentsmay consult the hospital chaplain regarding religious and ethical issues. Daily masses are held in the Our Lady of the LakeRegional Medical Center Chapel at 11:30 a.m. Monday-Friday and 8 a.m. Saturday and Sunday. The Chapel is located onthe first floor of the Medical Center and is open daily from 7:00 a.m. until 6:00 p.m. All students are welcome to attendservices and/or visit the Chapel for meditation and prayer.

The College sponsors quarterly College Masses throughout the academic year specifically for students, faculty, staff,administrators, alumni and the Franciscan Missionaries of Our Lady. The College also sponsors weekly Lenten reflectionsduring the Lenten season.

Student Development

A variety of programs is offered for the intellectual enrichment of campus life. Our Lady of the Lake College offers thefollowing student development programs: First Year Experience (First Time College Student and Transfer StudentOrientation and Academic Seminar Course), Student Government Association, Student Organizations, Student ServicesAdvisory Board, Leadership Program, Career Fair, Service Learning, Peer Tutoring and Mentoring. Visiting scholars, jointfaculty/student seminars, guest lectures and video programs also offer diversity to the student experience.

Students with Disabilities

Our Lady of the Lake College complies with the 1973 Rehabilitation Act, Section 504, and the 1990 Americans withDisabilities Act (ADA) to ensure equal opportunity for qualified individuals with disabilities.

ADA Definition of Disability The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) has a three-part definition of disability. Under ADA, an individual with adisability is a person who: (1) has a physical or mental impairment that substantially limits one or more major lifeactivities; or (2) has a record of such impairment; or (3) is regarded as having such an impairment.



Reasonable accommodations will be made for qualified students with disabilities unless they impose an undue hardship onthe College. Accommodation(s) requests may be made by contacting the Office of Student Services at (225) 490-1620 andscheduling an appointment with the Student Development Specialist. Student Services is located at 5414 Brittany Drive,Baton Rouge, LA 70808.

Student Organizations

In addition to the regular schedule of the academic curriculum, there is a program of co-curricular activities on the campus.Campus organizations are managed by students, under faculty and administration guidance, and offer ample opportunitiesfor growth in character, citizenship and leadership.

The Student Government Association (SGA) provides a form of representative self-government to all students enrolled inthe College. Through this organization, rules and regulations are formulated and carried out, and plans for student activitiesare made and implemented. In order for the SGA to successfully meet the needs of the student body, students areencouraged and expected to attend meetings and participate in the activities of the SGA. The SGA of Our Lady of the LakeCollege is a program in which every student is provided the opportunity to participate. The SGA office is located at 5339Didesse Drive, Baton Rouge, LA 70808. For more information, students are encouraged to e-mail [email protected] orcall (225) 768-1800.

Please visit the College’s Website (www.ololcollege.edu) for descriptions of the following student organizations.

American College of Healthcare ExecutivesBeta Sigma Mu (Human Medicine)Franciscan Student FellowshipClinical Laboratory Sciences AssociationProfessional Fraternity of Phi Theta Alpha for Physical Therapy Assisting StudentsPractical Nurse AssociationBeta Epsilon Fraternity of Radiologic Technology StudentsOLOLC Student Association of Surgical TechnologistsStudent Nurses Association

All Students are encouraged to participate in professional organizations appropriate to their chosen discipline. Many ofthese organizations provide student memberships.

Transportation

Degree and certificate programs in health care require clinical laboratory experiences in a variety of health care agencieswithin the Greater Baton Rouge and New Orleans areas. Students are responsible for providing their own transportation tothese learning experiences.

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GENERAL ACADEMIC POLICIES

Communication Policy Family Educational Rights & Privacy ActStudents’ Rights to Confidentiality Directory Information

Notification to Parents Student Complaints and/or Concerns PolicyTransfer of Course Credits Information Credit for Life Experience

Credit through Military Experience Transcript of Record

Regulations for All Degrees and Programs


College Communication Policy

The Our Lady of the Lake College email system is the College’s official mode of electronic communication to and amongfaculty, staff and students. College faculty, staff and students will use College email accounts to send essential information,classroom communications and official notices. Such communications will not be sent to personal email accounts such asHotmail, AOL, Gmail, etc.

Students are expected to maintain within the Office of the Registrar current addresses, phone numbers, emergencycontacts and name changes. Current addresses will be used for official written communications. Students are responsiblefor information mailed to addresses of record. Communications may include financial aid awards, library notices andtuition/fee bills. It is the responsibility of each student to ensure that his or her information of record is correct. Faculty orother department-level offices may collect such student information for their own purposes, but this does not constitute anofficial notification of change. All address and name changes should be submitted to the Office of the Registrar on aDemographic Information Update Form that can be secured from the Office of the Registrar or at www.ololcollege.edu.Name changes require supporting documentation (e.g. marriage license, driver’s license and/or Social Security card.)

Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act

To comply with the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act of 1974, commonly called FERPA or the BuckleyAmendment, the administration of Our Lady of the Lake College informs students of their rights under this Act. The lawaffords students rights of access to educational records and partially protects students from the release and disclosure ofthose records to third parties. Educational records are those records, files and other materials that contain informationdirectly related to a student’s academic progress, financial status, medical condition, etc., and are maintained by theCollege or a party acting on behalf of the College.

Students’ Rights to Confidentiality

The Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act affords students certain rights with respect to their education records. These rights include:

(1) The right to inspect and review the student's education records within 45 days of the day the College receives a requestfor access.



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A student should submit to the Office of the Registrar a written request that identifies the record(s) the student wishes toinspect. The registrar will make arrangements for access and notify the student of the time and place where the recordsmay be inspected.

(2) The right to request the amendment of the student’s education records when the student believes information isinaccurate, misleading or otherwise in violation of the student’s privacy rights under FERPA.

A student who wishes to ask the College to amend a record should write the College official responsible for the record,clearly identify the part of the record the student wants changed, and specify why it should be changed.

If the College decides not to amend the record as requested, the College will notify the student, in writing, of thedecision, as well as the student’s right to a hearing regarding the request for amendment. Additional informationregarding hearing procedures will be provided to the student when notified of the right to a hearing.

(3) The right to provide written consent before the College discloses personally identifiable information from the student'seducation records, except to the extent that FERPA authorizes disclosure without consent.

The College discloses education records without a student’s prior written consent under the FERPA exception fordisclosure to school officials with legitimate educational interests. A school official is 1) a person employed by theCollege in an administrative, supervisory, academic research or support staff position (including law enforcement unitpersonnel and health staff); 2) a person or company with whom the College has contracted as its agent to provide aservice instead of using College employees or officials (such as an attorney, auditor or collection agent); 3) a personserving on the Board of Trustees; or 4) a student serving on an official committee, such as a disciplinary or grievancecommittee, or assisting another school official in performing his or her tasks. A school official has a legitimateeducational interest if the official needs to review an education record in order to fulfill his or her professionalresponsibilities for the College.

(4) The right to file a complaint with the U.S. Department of Education concerning alleged failures by the College to complywith the requirements of FERPA. The name and address of the Office that administers FERPA is:

Family Policy Compliance OfficeU.S. Department of Education400 Maryland Avenue, SWWashington, DC 20202-5901

Directory Information

At its discretion, Our Lady of the Lake College may provide “directory information" in accordance with the provisionsFERPA. Directory information is defined as that information which would not generally be considered harmful or an invasionof privacy if disclosed. Designated directory information at Our Lady of the Lake College includes the following: student’sname, address, telephone number, electronic mail address, photograph, date and place of birth, major field of study,participation in officially recognized activities, dates of attendance, enrollment status, degrees, honors and awards received,and the most recent educational agency or institution attended. Students may block the public disclosure of directory information by notifying the Office of the Registrar in writing. Studentsare advised to consider very carefully the consequences of a decision to withhold directory information. A non-disclosureblock will call for the College not to release any or all of this “directory information;" thus, any future requests for suchinformation from non-institutional persons or organizations will be refused. The College will honor indefinitely the student’s request to withhold directory information, but cannot assume responsibilityto contact the student for subsequent permission to release this information. Regardless of the effect upon the student, theCollege assumes no liability for honoring instructions that such information be withheld. Although the initial request may befiled at any time, requests for non-disclosure will be honored by the College until removed, in writing, by the student.

Student’s Written Consent to Release Educational Records

Written consent by the student to release educational records to a third party must specify the records to be released andthe recipient of such records. Request forms for the release of appropriate records are available in the Office of theRegistrar.

Notification to Parents



Parents may obtain non-directory information (grades, GPA, etc.) only at the discretion of the College and only after theCollege confirms that their child is legally their dependent. Our Lady of the Lake College recognizes the importance tostudents of family support and interest in their academic program. Students are encouraged to share information abouttheir experience and programs with their families. Our Lady of the Lake College does not disclose non-directoryinformation based solely on dependent status. Parents may acquire non-directory information by obtaining a signedconsent from their son or daughter. Note that the College may choose to provide non-directory information to parents ifinformation relates to the student’s use or possession of alcohol or controlled substances.

Maintenance and Disposal of Student Records

Our Lady of the Lake College maintains records about different student groups. The types of records, methods formaintaining records and access to those records are summarized in each office. Unless otherwise stated, all recordsgenerally are maintained for five years after a student withdraws or graduates. The records are then shredded anddiscarded, unless there are any outstanding requests to inspect and review them.

Student Complaints and/or Concerns Policy

Our Lady of the Lake College is committed to providing an environment that is supportive of student achievement.Academic, administrative and support services share that commitment in the provision of all programs and services. Theprocedures for academic grievance as well as due process rights are found in the Student Handbook. In addition to theseprocedures, any student who has a concern or complaint about institutional policies, procedures or practice is encouragedto follow the Student Complaint Procedure (Student Handbook.) In order to maintain confidentiality, documents pertaining to complaints or concerns will not be placed in a student'sacademic file. Such documents will be retained in a separate file accessible only to authorized personnel of OLOLC. Therewill not be discrimination or retaliation as a result of a student's exercising his/her rights under this procedure.

Changes of Curricula, Courses, Catalog and/or Semester Schedule

The catalog that determines the curricular requirements for an undergraduate degree is the catalog that is in effect at thetime of a student's admission to Our Lady of the Lake College . This catalog may be used for a maximum of seven years,provided enrollment is not interrupted for two consecutive regular semesters (fall and spring). Students whose enrollment isinterrupted for two consecutive regular semesters must use the catalog in effect at the time of re-entry. A student’s deanmay make the decision that a subsequent catalog is most appropriate to that student when a new major is selected or whena catalog reflects a revised curriculum.

The College will make a reasonable effort to honor the statement of curricular requirements in the chosen issue of thecatalog. However, because courses and programs are sometimes discontinued and requirements are changed as a resultof actions by accrediting associations and other external agencies, the College, having sole discretion, shall make the finaldetermination whether degree requirements are met.

Note: Admission to Our Lady of the Lake College does not guarantee admission to a student’s program of choice; manyprograms have highly selective admission criteria. Students adhere to the admission requirements for their OLOLCprogram of entry. Students transferring from another institution to Our Lady of the Lake College must meet the programadmission requirements in the catalog in effect at the time of transfer. Students are encouraged to obtain the most up-to-date and accurate information about requirements and changes.

The College reserves the right to cancel or discontinue any courses as a result of low enrollment or for other reasonsdeemed necessary. In order to assure quality instruction, the College reserves the right to close registration whenmaximum enrollment has been reached. The College reserves the right to make changes in schedules and/or faculty whennecessary.

Appeals of Policies and Procedures

Policies and procedures are set by institutions of higher education to ensure fair and consistent treatment is afforded to allindividuals, and similar situations are handled equitably. Institutions recognize, however, that rigorous and unremittingapplication of a policy or procedure can in and of itself be unfair when doing so overlooks the uniqueness of individualsituations. Accordingly, a policy or procedure may be appealed when an individual believes its application creates aninjustice or overlooks a truly exceptional situation. Appeals should be in writing and addressed to the dean overseeing theparticular policy or procedure being appealed. Appeals must clearly indicate what policy or procedure is being appealed aswell as the basis for the appeal.



Transfer of Course Credits for All Degree/Certificate Programs

Coursework evaluated for transfer at the time the student makes formal application for admission to a degree/certificateprogram will not expire as long as the student is continuously enrolled. Courses accepted for transfer at the time thestudent is admitted to the College may not be accepted for transfer at the time the student applies for admission to adegree/certificate program. Students should refer to degree/certificate program admission requirements for details.

All college course work attempted is transferred to Our Lady of the Lake College provided that the academic subject istaught at OLOLC. Course equivalency is based on the course content of the transferred course, subject to review by facultyin the discipline.

Transfer of Courses Following Admission to a Degree/Certificate Program

Once admitted to a degree/certificate program, a student may not enroll in courses offered at other institutions without priorwritten approval. Students must submit their requests in writing to the appropriate dean. The dean will answer requests inwriting. Transfer credits for courses taken at other institutions by students enrolled in OLOLC degree or certificate programswill not be accepted unless such approval has been granted in writing. (See Our Lady of the Lake Students SeekingEnrollment at Another Institution policy.)

Graduate Credit for Undergraduate Students

Undergraduate students within 15 hours of earning a baccalaureate degree may enroll in up to six hours of graduate coursework with the permission of the student's undergraduate program director and dean and the appropriate graduate programdirector and dean. Graduate credit earned by undergraduates may be used as appropriate for undergraduate or graduatecredit at Our Lady of the Lake College , but not for credit at both levels. Curriculum concessions will not be made forundergraduate students enrolled in graduate courses.

Academic Seminar Waiver

Transfer students who have successfully completed 30 college credits with an overall GPA of 3.0 and students who havesuccessfully completed 45 college credits with an overall GPA of 2.0 are exempt from ACSM 1110. All other students arerequired to complete ACSM 1110 upon enrollment at Our Lady of the Lake College .

Credit for Life Experience

Our Lady of the Lake College generally does not award academic credit for life experience. There is one exception: TheCollege may award academic credit for military experience using the guidelines recommended by the American Council onEducation. The appropriate dean and program director review requests for credit based on military experience on a case bycase basis.

Credit through Military Experience

Honorably discharged veterans of the United States Armed Forces may be allowed credit for certain courses uponAdmissions Office personnel review of their discharge. This credit may be granted for service schools where equivalence interms of college courses has been recommended for college credit. The Guide to the Evaluation of EducationalExperiences in the Armed Services, published by the American Council on Education. Appropriate documents must besubmitted to the Admissions Office for an evaluation of these experiences.

Air Force ROTC

The Air Force ROTC Program provides pre-professional preparation for future Air Force officers. Through a cross-registration program between Our Lady of the Lake College and Louisiana State University (LSU), OLOLC students areeligible to enroll in the Air Force Reserve Officer Training Corps (AFROTC). Courses are conducted at LSU and coursework is credited at OLOLC. Consult the LSU General Catalog for course listings and descriptions. Call (225) 578-4407 orvisit http://www.afrotc.lsu.edu/ for more information.

Army ROTC

Army ROTC is a voluntary military training program open to enrolled students who are U.S. citizens. Louisiana State

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University (LSU) and Our Lady of the Lake College have developed a partnership to provide OLOLC students with thisopportunity. Students receive academic credit for the basic course, taken as an elective. The basic course does not involvea military obligation. During the basic course, a student is given the opportunity to consider the advanced course program.Army ROTC students who receive an Army ROTC scholarship or enter the Army ROTC advanced course must agree tocomplete a period of service with the Army. Contact the LSU Department of Military Science at (225) 578-2371 for moreinformation.

Transcript of Record

Students may obtain official transcripts of the work they have completed at Our Lady of the Lake College , provided theyare current in their financial, library and all other obligations to the college. There is no charge for up to three transcriptsrequested at one time. Transcripts will not be released without the student’s written authorization. Written request fortranscripts can be mailed, faxed or delivered to:

Our Lady of the Lake College Office of the Registrar

5414 Brittany DriveBaton Rouge, LA. 70808

The fax number is (225) 768-1726. A transcript request form can be picked up in the Office of the Registrar or downloadedonline at www.ololcollege.edu. Requests for transcripts must include the student’s name (name used while attendingOLOLC), last semester of attendance, date of birth and the address to which the transcripts should be mailed.

For detailed information concerning graduate program policies, see the section “Graduate Academic Policies"in this catalog.

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UNDERGRADUATE PROGRAMS

Bachelor of Arts

Liberal Studies Humanities Concentration Psychology Concentration Religious Studies Concentration Sociology Concentration

Bachelor of Science

Biology General Biology Concentration Fornsic Science Concentration Pre-Professional Human Medicine ConcentrationClinical Laboratory SciencesHealth SciencesHealth Service AdministrationNursing (RN-BSN)


Arts and SciencesLong-Term Care AdministrationNursing Traditional Program Accelerated Program LPN-RN Transition ProgramPhysical Therapist AssistingRadiologic TechnologyRespiratory TherapySurgical Technology

Post-Baccalaureate Pre-Medical Program

(Non-Degree)





UNDERGRADUATE ADMISSIONS

Applying for Admission Application deadlinesFreshman Applicants Freshman Orientation

Home Schooled Applicants College Admissions Planning SessionCampus Tours Credit by Examination

Transfer Applicants Transfer Student Orientation and RegistrationRe-entry Applicants Academic Renewal






Office of Admissions5414 Brittany Drive

Baton Rouge, LA 70808(225) 768-1700

FAX (225) 768-1762E-MAIL •[email protected]

WEB SITE • www.ololcollege.edu


Please also see the general admissions section of this catalog. Graduate admissions information may be found inprogram information specific to graduate students, later in this catalog.

Academic Advising

Academic advising is an essential component of a student’s educational experience. The College is committed to providingguidance to each student as she/he works to achieve her/his educational goals.








Applying for Admission

All applicants are encouraged to apply well before the deadline dates and to send transcripts of all college work attempted,if any, as soon as possible. High school students should ask their schools to send transcripts of all work to date at the timeapplication is made. Complete transcripts will be required after high school graduation.

A nonrefundable application fee of $35 must accompany the application for admission or re-entry. This fee may besubmitted using the online payment options or via check or U.S. money order drawn on a U.S. bank, and showing thename of the applicant for whom payment is made. The College is not responsible for cash sent by mail. The application feeis used to help cover the cost of processing admissions; it is neither refunded if admission is denied, nor is it appliedagainst other costs when a student subsequently enrolls. All former OLOLC students who have not been enrolled for one ormore semesters must submit an application for re-entry.

Arrangements for admission, scholarships and need-based financial aid are made separately through the offices ofadmissions and financial aid. Filing an application for admission does not entitle an applicant to financial aid; nor is theaward of financial aid a commitment of admission to the College.

Application deadlines: (All deadlines are subject to change.) (Application deadlines for clinical programs vary;please contact the Admissions Office for these dates.)

July 1 for the fall semesterDecember 1 for the spring semesterMay 1 for the summer term

OLOLC enforces the application deadline for all applications. In addition, all credentials (transcripts, test scores, etc.) forapplicants must be in the Office of Admissions by the published deadline to be reviewed for admission.

EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS AND ADMISSION POLICY

Freshman Applicants

OLOLC will consider for admission the total high school record: rigor of courses completed, grades, test scores,educational objectives, school leadership and experiences in and out of the classroom. Admission is based on a review ofthe high school record and official standardized test scores. The requirements for consideration are a minimum 2.5 highschool grade point average or a minimum GED score of 500, and an ACT composite score of 20 or SAT composite score of950. A student entering Our Lady of the Lake College as a freshman must have completed the basic TOPS CoreCurriculum with a minimum 2.5 GPA computed on core courses only.

HIGH SCHOOL UNITS REQUIRED FOR ADMISSION Category 1 ENGLISH COMPOSITION AND LITERATURE (4 units) English I, II, II, IV Category 2 COLLEGE PREPARATORY MATHEMATICS (3 units)

Algebra I, algebra II, and one additional unit consisting of courses such as geometry, trigonometry,advanced mathematics or calculus

Category 3 NATURAL SCIENCES (3 units)Biology, chemistry and one additional from the following: earth science, physical science,environmental science, biology II, chemistry II or physics

Category 4 SOCIAL STUDIES (3 units)One unit in American history; one unit in world history, world geography or history of westerncivilization; and one unit consisting of courses such as civics, free enterprise, economics, sociology,psychology or American government

Category 5 FOREIGN LANGUAGES (2 units)

Two units in a single language



Category 6 COMPUTER STUDIES (1/2 unit)Computer science, computer literacy, data processing or business computer applications

Category 7 ADDITIONAL COURSES (2 units)1 additional unit in math or science1 additional unit from categories 1-6 above and/or certain courses in the visual and performing arts(e.g., fine arts survey)

An applicant who otherwise qualifies for admission, but has an ACT composite score below 20, will be evaluated by theAdmissions Office on a case-by-case basis and may be admitted provisionally. Students admitted provisionally mayregister for no more than thirteen (13) credit hours [of which one must be Academic Seminar ACSM 1110] in their firstregular semester; or no more than seven (7) credit hours [of which one must be Academic Seminar ACSM 1110] in theirfirst summer semester. Academic Seminar and developmental courses may count as part or all of these hours.

Freshman Orientation and Registration

All newly admitted freshmen must attend a mandatory orientation session. During this orientation, students will receiveimportant information about the College, meet the OLOLC staff, meet with an advisor, and schedules their classes.Information about orientation sessions is mailed to students approximately one month prior to an orientation date. Onceadmitted, students may register for orientation.

Home Schooled and Unaccredited or Unapproved High Schools

Individuals applying for admission to OLOLC after completing home-schooling or graduating from unaccredited orunapproved high schools will be evaluated on the basis of qualifications outlined above.

Joint Enrollment (Program of Excellence) and Early Enrollment Admission Requirements

The Joint Enrollment Program (Program for Excellence) is designed especially for high school students who demonstratethe maturity and scholastic ability to be successful in college work. This program is designed to allow superior high schoolstudents to utilize OLOLC resources to provide extra enrichment and challenge to their senior year, provided they fulfillthese minimum requirements: completion of the 11th grade with a minimum cumulative grade point average of 3.0 in all highschool courses, and a minimum ACT score of 20. Students must also have completed the following high school courseswith a minimum grade C: English I, II and II; Algebra I and II; one additional math course, such as geometry, trigonometry,advanced mathematics and/ or calculus; biology; and chemistry. Recommendation for enrollment by the high schoolprincipal or counselor is required. All schedules are subject to the approval by the appropriate high school official and theOLOLC Office of Admissions.

The Early Admission Program permits an academically-outstanding high school student to forego his/her senior year andreceive a high school diploma by completing 24 semester hours at OLOLC. All schedules are subject to approval by theappropriate high school official and OLOLC. Students applying for early admission must demonstrate a high degree ofacademic potential and maturity. The following documentation is required and must be submitted to the OLOLC Office ofAdmissions: a letter of recommendation from the high school principal, a six-semester high school transcript indicating atleast a 3.0 GPA (on a 4.0 scale); a minimum 25 ACT composite score or 1140 SAT score; and proof of immunization priorto registration. After 24 semester hours are earned, OLOLC submits to the high school principal a recommendation forissuance of a high school diploma. The high school diploma will be awarded by the high school. The student is responsiblefor providing an official high school transcript to OLOLC's Office of Admissions as verification of graduation.

Students admitted to either of the two programs are subject to the same fees, rules and regulations as other OLOLCstudents. A student enrolled simultaneously at the College and a high school is also subject to any rules and regulationsimposed by that high school. All students are required to earn a high school diploma on or before their original high schoolgraduation date.

College Admissions Planning Session

Participating in a College Admissions Planning Session (CAPS) is one of the best ways to find out about Our Lady of theLake College , its programs and admission requirements. CAPS is an information session designed to allow prospectivestudents to learn about the College, the application process, financial aid options and College academic requirements.Additionally, students are able to participate in a question and answer session with an admissions representative. TheAdmissions Office conducts CAPS every Wednesday (except holidays) at 4:00 pm in the College Administration Building at

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5414 Brittany Drive. Appointments are not required. For more information, call (225) 768-1700.

Campus Tours

Campus tours may be scheduled on request. Tours provide an opportunity for students to obtain first-hand, accurateinformation about OLOLC and its facilities. A guided campus tour includes visiting the library, classrooms, laboratories,campus bookstore, administrative offices and student services. Additionally, students are able to participate in a questionand answer session with an admissions representative. We understand that a college visit is an important experience forany prospective student. To schedule a campus tour, please visit www.ololcollege.edu/campustours or call (225) 768-1700.

Credit by Examination

Our Lady of the Lake College may award credit for college-level achievement through subject examinations of the CollegeLevel Examination Program (CLEP). Policies governing minimum required scores and the acceptance of credit areestablished by academic departments. OLOLC allows credit on CLEP subject examinations in nine subject areas. (Credit isnot allowed for CLEP general examinations.) Departmental course credit recommendations for satisfactory scores on CLEPsubject examinations are included in the table below. Departmental recommendations are subject to change. Contact theOffice of Admissions for current recommendations and information on general program data and policies.

CLEP SUBJECT EXAMINATIONSCLEP Subject Examination Minimum Score OLOLCollege equivalent Sem. Hrs.History of the United States I 50 HIST 1315 3History of the United States II 50 HIST 1316 3

Calculus 56 MATH 2310 3College Algebra 50 MATH 1310 3

Freshman English Composition 58 ENGL 1310 & 1311 6Human Growth and Development 52 PSYC 2330 3

Introductory Psychology 55 PSYC 1310 3Introductory Sociology 46 SOCI 1310 3

Trigonometry 50 MATH 1320 3Biology 50 BIOL 1315 & 1316 6

Spanish Language, Level 1 50 SPAN 1310 & 1311 6Spanish Language, Level 2 63 SPAN 1310, 1311, 2310 & 2311 12

Exception: If a student takes a CLEP exam in a course for which the College does not accept credit, a prerequisitewaiver may be granted with approval from a faculty member and the dean.

Transfer Applicants

Students with previous college or university work from regionally-accredited institutions may be considered for admission ifthey have an overall 2.0 grade point average or better on all college work attempted. Transfer applicants who have earnedless than 30 semester hours, or less than 46 quarter hours of college-level academic course work attempted at one ormore regionally- accredited institutions must meet the requirements for freshman admission.

A prospective transfer student should submit an admission application and a complete official transcript from each collegeor university attended, whether or not credit was earned or is desired. A student enrolled in college at the time she/hesubmits an application should have transcripts sent when she/he applies for admission, to be followed by supplementaryrecords at the close of the semester.

“Official transcript" is defined as an official record prepared by the issuing institution and sealed in the institution's officialenvelope.

All of the following minimum requirements must be met in order for an applicant to be considered for admission: a minimumcumulative grade point average of 2.0 on all college-level courses attempted (excluding developmental/remedial courses)

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from all accredited institutions attended; receipt of official transcripts from all institutions attended; and eligibility to re-enrollat the last institution attended. Meeting the minimum requirements does not guarantee admission into your major or clinicalprogram.

All students will be considered for admission based on an evaluation of their likelihood of success at OLOLC. OLOLC willconsider college grade point average, pattern and quality of courses taken, grade trends, educational objectives, significantlife and career experiences, membership in groups under-represented in the student body, or special circumstances.

Provisional admission, pending receipt of supplementary records, is approved by the Office of Admissions only underspecial circumstances. An applicant who meets the criteria for admission based on unofficial transcripts or who is currentlyenrolled at another institution at the time that admission is determined may be admitted provisionally on the basis ofunofficial or incomplete transcripts. Official and complete transcripts must be received within 30 days of the first day of classof the semester in which the applicant enrolls, in order for the student to continue enrollment and to be removed fromprovisional acceptance. The applicant who does not submit complete official college transcripts will be placed on hold andwill not be allowed to re-enroll until these transcripts have been received by OLOLC.

Transfer applicants who are on academic probation and who have not been dismissed from another college or universitywill be placed on academic probation at OLOLC. Applicants who are in good standing at their previous institutions, but whodo not meet OLOLC's standards of academic progress will be placed on academic probation. Applicants admitted onacademic probation must perform under the academic policies of OLOLC. (See “Progression Status" and “AcademicProbation" sections in this catalog.)

Transfer applicants who are on academic suspension or "not in good standing" at another college or university will bedenied admission to OLOLC until they qualify for re-admission to the school from which they were suspended or lastattended.

Transfer Student Orientation and Registration

All newly-admitted transfer students must attend a mandatory orientation session. During this orientation, students willreceive important information about the College, meet the OLOLC staff, meet with an advisor, and schedule their classes.Information about the orientation sessions is mailed to students approximately one month prior to the orientation date.Once admitted, students may register for orientation.

Re-entry Students

Re-entry students who have not enrolled in the College for one or more regular semesters must apply for re-admission.Students who have attempted semester hours at other accredited colleges or universities since last attending OLOLC musthave a grade point average of at least 2.0 on all college work attempted.

Students applying to re-enter the College must submit an application and a complete official transcript from each college oruniversity attended since leaving OLOLC, regardless of whether credit was earned, desired or transferable.

Applicants who were in good standing when last enrolled at OLOLC will be re-admitted in good standing, unless they arenot in good standing at another college. Applicants who were on probation when last enrolled at OLOLC will be re-admittedon probation.

Applicants who were placed on suspension when last enrolled may petition to the Office of Admissions for re-admission; ifnot granted, they may petition to the executive vice president for academic and student affairs.

Acceptance of Credit from Other Collegiate Institutions

The Office of Admissions evaluates credit from other institutions after the student's complete application and all officialtranscripts from each college and university attended have been received. Credit earned in colleges and universitiesaccredited by regional accrediting associations is generally accepted; however, courses taken at the lower (1000- 2000)level cannot be given upper (3000-4000) level credit.

Students who are placed on probation or made ineligible to continue at the institution where they were previously enrolled,based on grades earned in coursework recorded on transcripts received after registration, will have the appropriateacademic action applied immediately.

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with regard to its applicability toward a particular degree. Questions relating to the acceptance of credit toward a degreeprogram and the length of time required for completion of degree requirements should be referred to the Office ofAdmissions.

OTHER ENROLLMENT OPPORTUNITIES

Post-Baccalaureate Applicants

Post-baccalaureate applicants are those who hold a baccalaureate degree from a regionally- accredited institution and whowish to enroll in undergraduate courses without being admitted to a second undergraduate degree program.

In order to be considered for admission as a post-baccalaureate student, an applicant must submit by the appropriatedeadline 1) an application for undergraduate admission, 2) a non-refundable application fee, and 3) an official transcriptfrom the degree-granting institution.

If a student wishes to change to “degree-seeking status" after enrolling at OLOLC as a post-baccalaureate student,conditions for acceptance as a transfer student must be met. An application for admission, the non-refundable applicationfee and required transcripts from all institutions attended must be filed with the Office of Admissions by the establishedapplication deadline for the intended semester of entry.

Transient Students

Students enrolled in another accredited college or university, and who are in academic and institutional good-standing atthat institution, may be admitted as transient students for only one fall or spring semester. Attendance as a transientstudent during summer terms is unlimited. Transient students must submit official transcripts of all college work previouslytaken. Transcripts must include the total number of semester or quarter hours of credit earned.

A transient student must submit an application for undergraduate admission, a non-refundable application fee, a transcriptfrom the home institution and an official statement from the home institution granting permission for the student to enroll atOLOLC. The academic official at the home institution must send this statement directly to the Office of Admissions.Students who do not enroll the semester for which they were accepted and wish to attend later must submit a newapplication, a new official statement from the home institution and updated official transcripts.

A student admitted as a transient student who also wishes to be considered for regular admission must complete a newapplication for admission and must supply official transcripts of all college work previously taken. The student will beevaluated on the admission standards in place for transfer students at the time of her/his application for regular admission.Transient students who gain admission to the College as regularly admitted students are subject to the requirements of thecatalog in effect at the time of their admission.

A new re-entry application and a new transient letter are required for each subsequent term of enrollment at OLOLC.

Academic Renewal

Some students have already attended college, but established an academic record that resulted in dismissal or anunacceptable grade point average; they later decide they want to pursue a degree, and believe it is not possible because oftheir poor academic history. In an effort to support these students, Our Lady of the Lake College offers a fresh startthrough a program called Academic Renewal. Applicants seeking Academic Renewal must have attended their lastinstitution five or more years prior. Any courses passed or college credit received prior to being accepted for AcademicRenewal will not be used for degree completion at OLOLC. Academic Renewal granted by OLOLC applies only to OLOLCand may not be recognized at other colleges or universities. Applicants interested in Academic Renewal should contact theOffice of Admissions at (225) 768-1700.

INTERNATIONAL ADMISSIONS

International students seeking admission to OLOLC must have a Visa that allows study in the United States (e.g., F1). OLOLC does not issue student visas. International students are required to carry a full course load (12 or moresemester hours) at their home institutions.

English Proficiency & TOEFL Requirement

In addition to meeting all other applicable requirements for admission, non-native speakers of English must demonstrate



sufficient English language proficiency. This can be demonstrated by submitting any one of the following: an SATverbal/critical reading score of at least 430; an ACT English subtest score of at least 17; or a TOEFL score of 550 (papertest), 213 (computer test) or 79-80 (Internet-based test). TOEFL bulletins (including registration forms) can be obtained atUnited States embassies, consulates and bi-national centers or by writing to: Test of English as a Foreign Language, P.O.Box 6154, Princeton, NJ 08541-6154, U.S.A. (http://www.toefl.org/).

Applicants who are non-native speakers of English and who meet all admission requirements except the English languageproficiency requirement may be granted provisional admission. To be eligible for provisional admission, applicants musthave a TOEFL score of 480 (paper test), 157 (computer test) or 40 (Internet-based test). A student may remain onprovisional admission status for no more than three semesters.

The College does not provide specialized services for English as a Second Language (ESL) students. The Office of StudentServices does provide referrals to external resources for specialized ESL assistance.

Applicants with Non-U.S. Credentials Our Lady of the Lake College requires that any transcript or documentation issued in a language other than English mustbe evaluated formally by an independent evaluation service. A list of approved international transcript evaluation centersmay be requested by contacting the OLOLC Office of Admissions.

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UNDERGRADUATE ACADEMIC POLICIES

Registration Enrollment at Another InstitutionAdding and/or Dropping Courses Withdrawing from a Course

Resignation from the College Enrollment StandardsGrade Point Average (GPA) Grade Change Policy

Student Grade Appeal Policy Academic StatusDeclaration of Major Multiple Degrees Policy



Please also refer to “General Academic Policies: Regulations for All Degrees and Programs" in this Catalog.

Registration

Registration involves academic advising, selection of courses and payment of fees. Before pre-registration or registration,each student should consult with his/her academic advisor on course selection, general education requirements, majorrequirements and other degree requirements. Advising is done in person or by proposing an on-line advising plan and thennotifying the advisor. However, it is the responsibility of the student, not the academic advisor, to ensure that all collegegraduation requirements are met.

Pre-registration is held in the fall for the spring semester and in the spring for the summer and fall semesters. All new first-year and re-entry students admitted to the College will meet with an advisor at a mandatory orientation session prior to thesemester of entry. Also, any student placed on probation is required to meet with his/her advisor before registering forclasses.

During pre-registration, students select courses and secure a class schedule for the upcoming semester(s). Informationpertaining to registration, such as course offerings, semester calendar, tuition and fees, etc. is available on the College Website (http://www.ololcollege.edu). The most up-to-date semester course offerings information is available throughWebServices. The course schedule contains class schedules, as well as important pre-registration and registrationinformation.

Students may attend class only after completing registration and paying fees. Students whose names are not on the officialclass rosters cannot attend classes until they provide evidence that they have registered.

Enrollment at Another Institution

Our Lady of the Lake students may pursue classes at another accredited institution with the approval of the dean of theappropriate school and the registrar. Failure to obtain this approval may result in the denial of credit. Students must be ingood academic and financial standing with Our Lady of the Lake College . Transient request forms are available in theOffice of the Registrar. At the conclusion of the semester, the student has the responsibility to have an official transcriptmailed to the OLOLC Office of the Registrar. If the transcript is not received, the student will not be eligible to register forfuture classes or obtain a copy of his or her transcript.



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Adding and/or Dropping Courses

A student who finds it necessary to change his/her schedule by adding or dropping courses (without receiving a grade of“WS" or “WU") must complete a Drop/Add Form and submit it to the Registrar during the drop/add period, as set within theacademic calendar.


From the conclusion of the drop/add period through the final date to withdraw from a course, changes in scheduleconstitute withdrawal. The instructor or dean, and representatives from the offices of financial aid, bursar and registrar mustapprove withdrawals on the appropriate form. A student who officially withdraws from a course will, at the discretion of theinstructor, receive a grade of “WS" or “WU."

A student who stops attending class or leaves the College without following the official procedures for withdrawal from acourse or resignation from the College is subject to a grade of “F" posted on his/her record for each course in question, andmay be denied re-entry to the College.

In certain clinical programs, there are significant penalties for accruing an unacceptable number of “WU" grades. Seespecific school/program policies for details. Failure to complete courses may also have a significant impact on a student’sfinancial aid status. See Financial Aid section of this catalog for details.

Students should note that any change of academic schedule is not official until it is filed with the Registrar. The date thechange is received in the Office of the Registrar will be the official date for the change. Students should refer to theAcademic Calendar for the final day to withdraw from a course each semester.

Resignation from the College

Withdrawal or discontinuation of all courses in which a student is enrolled requires that a student resign from the College.To resign officially from the College, a student must obtain a Student Resignation Form, which must be completed by thestudent and signed by the designated officials of the College. A student who discontinues classes or leaves school withoutfollowing the official procedures is subject to receiving a grade of "F" on his/her OLOLC record for each course in questionand may be denied re-entry to the College. Students should refer to the Academic Calendar for the final day each semesterto resign from the College. The date the completed form is received in the Office of the Registrar will be the official date forthe change.

Application for re-admission is required when a student resigned from OLOLC and desires to re-enter the College. See Re-admission in the Admissions section of this catalog.

Attendance

For all courses, classroom attendance and clinical laboratory attendance policies will be stipulated by the faculty and will bepublished in writing at the beginning of the course. Each student is responsible to be aware of and comply with attendanceand punctuality requirements.

Obligations to the College

A student who has not met all obligations to the College, which include but are not limited to financial obligations, receipt ofofficial transcripts, and immunization records, may be dropped from all courses; may not be allowed to register for coursesin subsequent academic semesters or sessions; may not receive a degree from the College; or may not be permitted toparticipate in commencement until all of the aforementioned obligations are met. Additionally, requests for Our Lady of theLake College transcripts will not be honored until all outstanding obligations have been fulfilled.

Student Classification

For administrative and other official purposes, undergraduate students are classified according to the number of semesterhours successfully completed.

Classification is as follows:

0 to 29 hours – freshman 30 to 59 hours – sophomore



60 to 89 hours – junior 90 hours and above – senior

Credit Hour Formula1 credit hour = a minimum of 15 clock hours of lecture or a minimum of 45 clock hours of clinical, lab or practicum

Institution Enrollment Standards

Full-time: A student is considered full-time when enrolled for:1. A minimum of nine credit hours in a clinical, certificate or articulation program; or2. A minimum of 12 credit hours of arts and sciences courses in the fall or spring semester; or3. A minimum of six credit hours of courses per summer session.

Part-time: A student is considered part-time when enrolled for:1. Eight or fewer credit hours per semester in a clinical, certificate or articulation program; or2. Eleven or fewer credit hours of arts and sciences courses per semester; or3. Five or fewer credit hours of courses per summer session.


The minimum enrollment standards for federal student aid are defined below for all undergraduate students,regardless of program and the institution's definition.

For standard terms (fall and spring), the minimum enrollment standards are:Full-time: 12 semester hours¾ time: nine semester hours½ time: six semester hoursLess than half time: less than half of the work load of the minimum full-time requirement

For non-standard term (summer session with instructional eight weeks), the minimum enrollment standards are:Full-time: six semester hours¾ time: five semester hours½ time: three semester hoursLess than half time: less than half of the work load of the minimum full-time requirement

For non-standard term (summer session with instructional four weeks), the minimum enrollment standards are:Full-time: three semester hours½ time: two semester hoursLess than half time: less than half of the work load of the minimum full-time requirement

Normal Course Load

Students may enroll for a maximum of 19 credit hours during fall and spring semesters and 10 credit hours during thesummer term (combined sessions). Students currently enrolled in clinical programs who wish to exceed the normal courseload must seek approval from the appropriate program director or dean. The appropriate dean, at her/his discretion, mayallow students to schedule a maximum of 21 semester credit hours in the fall or spring and 12 credit hours in a combinationof summer sessions

Undergraduate Grading System

Each instructor has the option of using a grading method within each course that best meets the needs of the subject.However, all grades are translated into the following quality points:


Credit Hour



A 4B+ 3.5B 3C+ 2.5C 2D+ 1.5D 1F Failure 0P Passing* Not computedS Satisfactory Progress** Not computedU Unsatisfactory Progress** Not computedI Incomplete*** Not initially computedWA Administrative Withdrawal Not computed

WS Withdrawal from course – satisfactoryprogress Not computed

WU Withdrawal from course – unsatisfactoryprogress Not computed

AU Audit (no credit) Not computedNotes: * Grade has no effect on the GPA; credit is awarded. ** Grade used for developmental courses; has no effect on the GPA; no credit awarded. (See Non-Credit for Developmental Courses policy.) *** See Incomplete Grades Policy Grade Point Average (GPA)

A student's GPA is an index of scholastic performance and is computed on the ratio of quality points earned to semesterhours attempted. Courses with grades of P, S, U, I, WA, WS, WU or AU will not be considered in the calculation of theGPA.

Calculating Grade Point Average1. Make a list of courses taken, letter grades earned and credit hours awarded for each course.2. Using the grade system, list the appropriate quality points assigned to each letter grade earned next to credit hours

awarded.3. Multiply the credit hours awarded by the quality points assigned. This is the total quality points earned for the course.4. Add up the total number of credit hours awarded and the total quality points.5. Divide the total quality points by the credit hours awarded. The result is the grade point average.

Semester GPA

A student's GPA based on the number of quality points earned and the number of credit hours attempted during a singlesemester at Our Lady of the Lake College

OLOLC GPA

A student's GPA based on the total number of quality points earned and the total number of credit hours attempted at OurLady of the Lake College .



Overall GPA

A student's GPA based on the total number of quality points earned and the total number of credit hours attempted at OurLady of the Lake College and all transfer courses accepted.

Incomplete Grades

1. An incomplete or "I" grade may be submitted at the end of the semester for a course in which a student can achievesatisfactory progress but, because of circumstances beyond his/her control, he/she has failed to complete the courserequirements on or before the last day to submit final grades for the semester. In such cases, the student must have atleast a grade of "C" in the course and 80% attendance (excused or unexcused) up to the deadline for coursewithdrawal. Students who are not able to attend classes before this deadline are not eligible for "I" grades and mustwithdraw or resign from the course.

2. The instructor or the student may initiate the request for an "I" grade. The instructor or student must contact the Office ofthe Registrar to obtain a Request for an "I" Grade form. The form must be completed and signed by the student, andapproved and signed by the instructor.

3. The form will contain the student's reasons for requesting an "I," the instructor's explicit outline for resolving the "I," andthe deadline by which the "I" grade must be resolved.

4. The form must then be approved, by signature, by the dean or director of the academic program in which the student isenrolled. Finally, the form must be submitted to the registrar.

An "I" grade that has not been resolved by the first day of class of the next semester (including summerand whether or not the student intends to enroll) will be changed automatically to an "F."

5. When the "I" grade has been resolved, the instructor will notify the registrar by submitting a Change of Grade form tomake the necessary grade change.

In extraordinary cases, the appropriate school dean may authorize an extension of time for resolving the grade. Suchauthorization must be approved, by signature, on the Request for an "I" Grade form.

Grade Change Policy

If an instructor finds that it is necessary to change an undergraduate student's grade, the grade change must be madebefore the first day of class of the next semester (including summer). Grades may not be changed after this date. In thecase of extraordinary circumstances, the instructor may submit to the academic dean a written request for a deadlineextension.

Student Grade Appeal PolicyFinal decisions on grade appeals will be made at the school level and by the appropriate dean. A dean’s decision regardinga grade appeal is final and may not be appealed further.

Grade appeals must be initiated with the director of the program in question by filing a Grade Appeal form no later than two(2) weeks following the last day grades may be submitted.

Program dismissal related to or based on grades or grade point average deficits may only be appealed to the appropriateschool dean.

Grades and Reports

The College does not mail grade reports at mid term or at the end of the semester. Instead, students access their gradesthrough WebServices. Access to WebServices is found at www.ololcollege.edu; under “Current Students" WebServices islisted. The link for WebServices prompts users to enter a username and password.

Students are graded at mid-semester and at the end of each semester or summer session. Mid-term grades serve asprogress reports and are not entered on students’ permanent academic records.

Mid-Term Status

The mid-term status process serves as a catalyst for assessment, advising and counseling for students who are notdemonstrating satisfactory academic progress at mid-term. All students may access their mid-term status reports viaWebServices after the eighth week of the fall and spring semesters and after the fourth week of the summer session. Themid-term status for courses less than eight weeks in duration will be provided to each student via correspondence fromhis/her instructor. The dates that mid-term grades are distributed vary for non-traditional sessions.

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First and second semester freshmen students: Mid-term progress generally will be reported with a letter grade for eachcourse in which the student is enrolled.

All other students: Mid-term progress will be reported as “S" for progressing satisfactorily, and “U" for unsatisfactoryprogress for each course in which the student is enrolled. If a “U" is reported, the student will be encouraged to meet withhis/her instructor and/or advisor.

Final Grades

Instructors submit letter grades at the end of each semester or session. These grades become part of the student’s officialrecord. Once entered, a grade may not be changed except through an officially executed Change of Grade form.

Academic Status

To be considered in good academic standing, a student must have a minimum overall grade point average of 2.0.

Academic status at the College is defined as Progression or Non-Progression. Progression Status

Progression status designates an enrollment status whereby a student is eligible to continue enrollment within a course orprogram of study. Progression in an individual program is defined by that program and listed under the program heading inthe College Catalog. Included in this category are good standing and academic probation.

Good Standing:To be considered in good academic standing, a student must have a minimum overall grade point average (GPA) of2.0.

Academic Probation:Academic Probation provides a warning for a student whose academic work is unsatisfactory. For the first semesterthat a student is on academic probation, he/she can register for a maximum of nine credit hours in the fall or springsemesters and four credit hours in the summer. If after the first semester on probation the student achieves asemester GPA of 2.0 or greater, then the student may register for greater than nine credit hours in the fall or springsemesters, and greater than four credit hours in the summer semester, upon recommendation of his/her academicadvisor. Any student on academic probation must see an advisor each semester that he/she is on probation.

A student is placed on academic probation under the following situations:1. When his/her overall GPA is below 2.02. When he/she is admitted on probation from another institution3. When he/she is a re-entering student whose last academic status was probation4. When he/she is re-entering student after academic suspension

To remain eligible to enroll in courses while on academic probation, a student must achieve at least a 2.0 semesterGPA. Once on academic probation, a student will remain on probation (as long as each semester GPA is at least2.00) until the overall GPA of 2.00 or higher is achieved. Failure to achieve a 2.0 or greater semester GPA results insuspension. Academic probation status will be posted on the student's academic record.

Non-Progression Status

Non-Progression status designates an enrollment status whereby a student is not eligible to continue enrollment within acourse or program of study. Included in this category are academic suspension, academic dismissal and non-academicdismissal.

Academic Suspension:Academic suspension designates a time period during which a student is not eligible to enroll in courses due tohis/her unsatisfactory academic work. A student is academically suspended when, while on probation, he/she doesnot achieve a semester GPA of 2.0 or greater. A student on academic suspension, who is suspended the first time, may not register for courses at the College forthe following regular (fall or spring) semester or the intervening summer term. A second suspension will result in a



student not being able to enroll in courses for an entire calendar year. A third suspension will result in academicdismissal from the College. Academic suspension status will be posted on the student's academic record. Any course work taken at another institution while a student is on academic suspension will not be accepted fortransfer credit and will not be used to fulfill degree requirements or to modify the GPA.

An application for readmission is required. If readmission is approved by the Admissions Committee, the student willbe placed on academic probation.

Academic Dismissal from the College:Academic dismissal from the College designates a status in which the student is ineligible to continue enrollment inthe College. A student will be dismissed from the College if he/she has been suspended three times. Academicdismissal will be posted on the student's academic record.

Dismissal for Non-Academic Reasons:Students who commit any of the following acts may be dismissed from the College according to the procedure fordisciplinary dismissal:

· academic dishonesty· plagiarism· falsification of information given on official school documents· falsification of records regarding patient care· unauthorized possession of an examination· illegal possession, use, sale or distribution of drugs· illegal possession of weapons· theft· commitment of any act which would result in ineligibility for licensure or certification· participation in cheating or lying in reference to clinical or classroom assignments· chemical impairment in the school/clinical setting· conduct which is inappropriate for either clinical or classroom environments (e.g., abusive language, threats,

assault and battery, disruptive talking)

This list is not meant to be all-inclusive, but serves to identify examples of behaviors that warrant disciplinarydismissal. See Student Handbook for due process for misconduct.

Appeal Rights for Dismissal for Non-Academic ReasonsProgram dismissal appeals for dismissals not due to a course grade or overall GPA will be heard by an appealscommittee convened by the Office of Academic and Student Affairs. This appeal recourse is available only tostudents dismissed from programs for student misconduct reasons (that is, reasons exclusive of those related togrades or GPA deficits). Students must initiate this process via a letter to the Executive Vice President for Academicand Student Affairs, clearly stating the reason for the dismissal, within two weeks of the dismissal notice.

Honors

Dean's List:The Dean's List is published each semester. To be eligible for Dean’s List honors, the full-time student must haveattained a grade point average of 3.5 or better during the semester in question.

President's List:The President's List is published each semester. To be eligible for President’s List honors, the full- time student musthave attained a grade point average of 4.0 during the semester in question.

Repeating Courses

When a student repeats a course at Our Lady of the Lake College , all grades for that course will be used in computing thegrade point average. All repeated course work must be taken at Our Lady of the Lake College .

Non-Credit for Developmental Courses

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Developmental courses will use the designation "S" for satisfactory completion or "U" for unsatisfactory completion.Developmental courses are non-credit courses and will not count for credit, either positively or negatively.

Auditing Courses

Students who do not want to earn college credit may enroll for no credit on an “audit" basis. New students must completean application for admission and submit all required credentials.

Students who wish to audit a class must also obtain written consent from the instructor of the course and the dean of theappropriate school. The grade awarded for a class taken on an audit basis is “AU." No credit or quality points are earnedand the student will not be permitted to take advanced-standing examinations on such work without permission of the deanof the appropriate school. Students may not audit the same course more than once. Courses previously audited may betaken later for credit. Tuition and fees for auditing a course are the same as for regular enrollment.

A student who initially enrolls for a class on an audit basis may change to credit if it is admissible to the College andapplicable programs, and with permission of the instructor of the course and the student's academic advisor. Students mayregister to take courses on an audit basis, change from audit to credit (add) or credit to audit (drop) through the drop/addperiod as published in the Academic Calendar.

Students who are auditing may utilize the College Library, receive course handouts and, at the discretion of the instructor,may participate in class discussion and testing, and may be allowed to observe and participate in the laboratory setting, butmay not participate in the clinical component of a course. Students who are auditing are required to follow all policies ofOur Lady of the Lake College .

Independent Study

The independent study option allows qualified students to complete arts and sciences courses outside the traditionalclassroom setting, in a one-on-one relationship with a faculty member. This option provides flexibility in meeting studentneeds (i.e., to solve scheduling problems, which would delay the student's graduation). It constitutes an agreementbetween the student and the instructor. This agreement, which is produced in written form and submitted to the school deanor program director for approval, describes how the course requirements are to be met. Avenues leading to this objectiveinclude but are not limited to videotapes, computer tutorials, tutoring sessions with the instructor, reading and writingassignments, and oral and written testing.

Some restrictions apply:1. Not all arts and sciences courses may be taken under this option.2. The student must have a GPA of 2.8 or better.3. The student may apply a maximum of six hours of independent study courses toward an associate degree.4. The instructor must be a full-time faculty member who has taught the course to be offered.5. Admittance to an independent study course will be at the discretion of the instructor.6. A course taken under the independent study option must be completed in the time frame of the semester enrolled.7. A course offered under this option would be graded using the same letter grades as would be used if the course was

offered in the traditional classroom setting.8. Normal tuition and fees will apply to courses offered under this option.


Once a student who intends to pursue a bachelor's degree has earned 65 credit hours or has completed an associatedegree, she/he must declare a major. To declare a major, a student must complete a Declaration of Major form, which isavailable in the Office of the Registrar or online at www.ololcollege.edu Minor Area of StudyBaccalaureate students may elect to pursue an area of study at Our Lady of the Lake College that will be documented asa minor on their transcripts. To receive a minor, students must earn a 2.0 grade point average in a minimum of 18 credithours of course work in a single discipline, with at least 6 credit hours at the 3000 or 4000 level. The dean of the schooloffering the minor will determine curriculum requirements for a specific discipline.

Graduation RequirementsIn addition to individual program requirements, to earn a degree from the College, the following requirements must be met:

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1. A minimum overall grade point average of 2.0.2. Satisfaction of all program requirements (see appropriate programs for descriptions).3. Clearance of all indebtedness to the College including the return of College Library materials borrowed.4. Submission of an Intent to Graduate form to the Office of the Registrar by the appropriate deadline.5. Formal Board of Trustees approval for graduation.

Intent to Graduate

The deadline for submitting Intent to Graduate forms is three weeks prior to the last day of class in the semester proceedingthe semester in which the student plans to graduate (see Academic Calendar). It is strongly recommended that Intent toGraduate forms be submitted early in order to identify any issues prior to the pre-registration period of the candidate's finalsemester. Intent to Graduate forms are available in the Office of the Registrar or on the College Web site.


Graduation exercises are held twice a year at the close of the fall and spring semesters. Students must have completed allgraduation requirements in order to participate in graduation exercises. Students completing requirements at the end ofsummer participate in fall graduation exercises.

Graduation HonorsAssociate degree students graduating with honors are awarded as follows: Honors for an overall grade point averageof 3.50 or higher; Highest Honors for an overall grade point average of 3.75 or higher

Baccalaureate degree students graduating with Latin academic honors are awarded as follows: cum laude for anoverall grade point average of 3.50 or higher; magna cum laude for 3.75 or higher; summa cum laude for 3.90 orhigher.

Multiple Degrees Policy

1. Students receiving two associate degrees shall complete a minimum of 15 credits in addition to the credits neededfor one of the degrees (degree requires 62 credits + 15 additional credits). In addition, the 24 credit residencyrequirements shall apply separately to each degree for a total of 48 credit hours.

2. Students simultaneously receiving an associate degree in one program and a bachelor's degree in another programmust complete a 24 credit hour residency requirement for the associate degree and a 36 credit hour requirement forthe bachelor's degree for a total of 60 credit hours.

3. Students receiving two bachelor's degrees shall complete a minimum of 30 credits in addition to the credits neededfor one of the degrees (degree requires 120 + 30 additional credits). In addition, the 36 credit hour residencyrequirement shall apply separately to each degree for a total of 72 credit hours.

4. A student holding a baccalaureate degree who is pursuing a second baccalaureate degree must complete the majorrequirements for the second degree, with a minimum of 24 semester credit hours of upper division course worktoward the degree and must meet the residency requirement of Our Lady of the Lake College (36 hours of coursework taken at this college). Written approval, including a degree plan specifying required course work, is requiredfrom the student's advisor and the dean of the school.

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GENERAL EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS

Associate Degree General EducationRequirements

Baccalaureate Degree General EducationRequirements


The College’s general education requirements represent a conviction on the part of faculty that all students need to reasonlogically, communicate effectively and relate to the world around them. While courses completed in a particular field ofstudy develop specific knowledge and skills in a chosen profession, general education courses not only enhance theawareness of the world and the people in it, but also foster an appreciation of the humanities and provide a basicunderstanding of mathematical and scientific principles. The basic competencies derived from general education provide afoundation for success in educational and career goals.

General education courses are not hurdles to be overcome; rather, they are means by which students learn to think,describe, interpret and analyze the world. Their primary purpose is to educate, rather than train, and to instill a desire forlife-long learning, as well as incorporate the Franciscan values of service, reverence and love for all life, joyfulness of spirit,humility and justice.

Our Lady of the Lake College graduates will demonstrate these learning outcomes:

effective communication skills

the ability to reason critically

understanding of science and scientific methods

the ability to integrate personal values and beliefs into problem-solving among diverse individuals and groups

appreciation for the value of service and civic engagement

To fulfill the general education requirements, students must complete a specific number of credit hours as prescribedbelow:

a. students completing an associate degree must complete 19 credit hours of coursework, including oneservice learning project

b. students completing a baccalaureate degree must complete 44 credit hours of coursework, including twoservice learning projects.

Associate Degree General Education Requirements

ACSM (1 credit hour) ACSM 1110

English (6 credit hours) ENGL 1310 ENGL 1311




Behavioral/Social Sciences (3 credit hours) PSYC 1310

Mathematics (3 credit hours) MATH 1315

*Sciences (3 credit hours) Choose one course BIOL, CHEM PHYS, PHSC

**Religious Studies (3 credit hours) RELS 1310 (with service learning)

*Some programs designate a specific science class for this requirement. A student should consult with his/her advisorbefore enrolling.

**Service Learning is an intrinsic component of RELS 1310. Baccalaureate students must enroll in RELS 1310 and oneservice learning course in their major curriculum. Courses with a service learning component will be identified in the courseschedule.

Total Associate Degree General Education Requirement (19 Credit Hours)

Baccalaureate Degree General Education Requirements

ACSM (1 credit hour) ACSM 1110

English (6 credit hours) ENGL 1310 ENGL 1311

Communication (3 credit hours) SPCH 1310

Behavioral/Social Sciences (9 credit hours) Choose 3 courses ANTH, PSYC, SOCI, GEOG, CIVICS

Humanities (6 credit hour) HIST (3) Choose one course ART, ENGL HIST, LING MUSI, PHIL RELS

Mathematics (6 credit hours) MATH 1315 MATH 2315

Philosophy (3 credit hours) Choose one course PHIL 2315 PHIL 2320

*Sciences (7 credit hours) Choose two courses one with BIOL, CHEM corresponding lab. PHYS, PHSC

**Religious Studies (3 credit hours) RELS 1310 (with service learning)

*Some programs designate a specific science class for this requirement. A student should consult with his/her advisorbefore enrolling.

*Service learning is an intrinsic component of RELS 1310 and in selected courses in the major curriculum. Courses with aService Learning component will be identified in the course schedule.

Total Baccalaureate Degree General Education Requirement (44 Credit Hours)




Completing the general education requirements at an accredited college or university will satisfy the College’s generaleducation requirements. Particular programs may require additional arts and sciences courses.




BACHELOR OF ARTSLiberal Studies

Purpose

The Our Lady of the Lake College Bachelor of Arts in Liberal Studies Program promotes habits of critical inquiry andprovides a broad knowledge base from which graduates enter directly into a variety of careers/professions or gainacceptance into graduate programs/professional schools within a liberal studies discipline. The design of the curriculum isbased upon the belief that well developed literacy and critical thinking skills, combined with a broad based understanding ofindividual and collective human experiences, prepare students to value life-long intellectual inquiry and to performsuccessfully in highly responsible positions within the community and work place. Students may focus their studies withinone of four concentration areas: english, psychology, religious studies or sociology.

Student Learning Outcomes, General Program:

Upon completion of the Liberal Studies Program, students will:1. Appraise the literary, visual and performing arts as forms of human expression within their historical and social

contexts.2. Articulate the collective and individual human experience within historical, social, psychological and philosophical

contexts.3. Acknowledge and respect all forms of human diversity.4. Apply theories and techniques of intellectual inquiry to search for well-reasoned solutions to human problems.5. Appreciate the Franciscan values of compassion, understanding, respect and dignity.6. Apply techniques of effective written communication within a variety of discourse communities.7. Apply analytical and critical reading skills when engaging a variety of written texts.8. Apply techniques of effective oral communication in individual, group and public contexts.

Concentration Student Learning Outcomes: English

In addition to general outcomes of the Bachelor Liberal Studies Program, graduates with an english concentration will:

1. Apply a variety of analytical and theoretical perspectives when engaging literary texts.2. Demonstrate a sense of aesthetic judgment when responding to literary texts.

Concentration Student Learning Outcomes: Psychology

In addition to general outcomes of the Bachelor of Liberal Studies Program, graduates with a psychology concentration will:

1. Recognize and describe major concepts, assumptions and theoretical perspectives from the field of psychology.2. Demonstrate understanding of human behavior and mental processes by integrating two or more perspectives.

Concentration Student Learning Outcomes: Religious Studies




In addition to general outcomes of the Bachelor Liberal Studies Program, graduates with a religious studies concentrationwill:

1. Demonstrate understanding of the origins, development and practices of both Christian and non-Christian religioustraditions.

2. Recognize the body-mind-spirit continuum in both psychological and physiological well-being and healing.

Concentration Student Learning Outcomes: Sociology

In addition general outcomes of the Bachelor of Liberal Studies Program, graduates with a concentration in sociology will:

1. Evaluate the credibility of information sources on a social topic, bases on identifiable credentials, interests andbaises.

2. Distinguish between social and individualistic explanations of social problems.


Once a student who intends to pursue a bachelor’s degree has earned 65 credit hours or has completed an associatedegree, he/she must declare a major. To declare a major, a student must complete a Declaration of Major form, which isavailable in the Office of the Registrar.

Curriculum Requirements

Students majoring in liberal studies must complete the 44 credit hours of core curriculum coursework and 79 credit hours ofprogram coursework. The curriculum includes a minimum of 24 hours of course work within a single discipline (aconcentration). Four choices of concentration are possible: humanities, psychology, religious studies or sociology.

Students must earn a “C" or better in ENGL 2320 (Academic Discourse) before enrolling in 3000 (junior) level courses.Exceptions must be approved by the Chair of the Liberal Arts and Social Sciences Department.


1. Completion of one hundred twenty-three (123) hours in the required courses2. An overall grade point average of 2.0 (out of 4.0), including all transfer courses3. Fulfillment of the residency requirement of the College for the baccalaureate degree, which is 36 credit hours4. Clearance of all indebtedness to OLOLC including the return of all materials borrowed from the College library

General Education Requirements for all Concentrations in Liberal Studies

· ASCM 1110 - Introduction to College Education (1 hr)

· ENGL 1310 - English I (3 hrs)

· ENGL 1311 - English II (3 hrs)

· SPCH 1310 - Interpersonal Communication (3 hrs)

· MATH 1315 - College Algebra (3 hrs)

· MATH 2315 - Statistics (3 hrs)

· BIOL 1315 - General Biology I (3 hrs)

· BIOL 1316 - General Biology II (3 hrs)

· BIOL 1315 L - Lab for General Biology I or BIOL1316 L – Lab of General Biology II (1 hr)

· ANTH 1310 - Introduction to Anthropology (3 hrs)





· PSYC 1310 - Introductory Psychology (3 hrs)

· SOCI 1310 - Introductory Sociology (3 hrs)

· RELS 1310 - Introduction to Theology (3 hrs)

· HIST 1310 - World History I (3 hrs)

· HIST 1311 - World History II (3 hrs)

· PHIL 2315 - Current Moral Problems (3 hrs)

· SERV 1

· SERV 2

Total (44 Credit Hours) Freshman and Sophomore Requirements for all Concentrations in Liberal Studies

· ACSM 1310 - Introduction to Baccalaureate Education (3 hrs)

· Foreign language Level I (3 hrs)

· Foreign language Level II (3 hrs)

· 2000 level literature elective chosen from ENGL 2310, ENGL 2335, ENGL 2336, ENGL 2345, ENGL 2346 II (3 hrs)

· ENGL 2320 (3 hrs)

· PHIL 2310 (3 hrs)


Junior and Senior Requirements for Specific Concentrations in Liberal Studies

ENGLISH CONCENTRATION

Junior Year, Semester I

· Humanities elective chosen from: ANTH 2310, ENGL 2325, ENGL 2330, HIST 2310, HIST 2315, LING 2310, LING2315 (3 hrs)

· Behavioral sciences elective chosen from: PSYC 2330, PSYC 2335, PSYC 2340, SOCI 2310, SOCI 2320 (3 hrs)

· ENGL 2335 or ENGL 2345 (3 hrs)

· ENGL 2336 (3 hrs)

· Religious studies elective chosen from RELS 2310, RELS 2315, RELS 2320, RELS 2321 (3 hrs)


Junior Year, Semester II

· ANTH 3310 or ANTH 3325 (3 hrs)

· Behavioral sciences elective chosen from PSYC 3310, PSYC 3315, SOCI 3310, SOCI 3320 (3 hrs)

· One course chosen from ENGL 3315, ENGL 3320, ENGL 3335 (3 hrs)




· Religious studies elective chosen from RELS 3310, RELS 3320, RELS 3325, RELS 3335 (3 hrs)


Senior Year, Semester I


· PSYC 3320 or PSYC 3325 (3 hrs)

· SOCI 4315 (3 hrs)

· ENGL 4310 (3 hrs)



Senior Year, Semester II

· ACSM 4110 (1 hr)

· ANTH 4310 (3 hrs)

· Free Elective (3 hrs)

· ENGL 4325 (3 hrs)

· ENGL 4630 (6 hrs)

Total (16 Credit Hours) Total for english concentration (61 Credit Hours)Total hours for Bachelor of Arts degree in liberal studies, english concentration (123 Credit Hours)

PSYCHOLOGY CONCENTRATION


· 3000 level literature elective chosen from ENGL 3310, ENGL 3315, ENGL 3320, ENGL 3325, ENGL 3340 (3 hrs)

· ANTH 2310 (3 hrs)

· PSYC 2330 (3 hrs)

· SOCI 2310 or SOCI 2320 (3 hrs)




· One course chosen from RELS 3310, RELS 3315, RELS 3320, RELS 3325, RELS 3330, RELS 3335 (3 hrs)


· One course chosen from PSYC 3310, PSYC 3315, PSYC 3340 (3 hrs)



· SOCI 3310 (3 hrs)

· SOCI 3315 (3 hrs)



· 4000 level literature elective chosen from ENGL 4315, ENGL 4320, ENGL 4325 (3 hrs)

· 4000 level religious studies elective chosen from RELS 4310, RELS 4315, RELS 4319 (3 hrs)


· SOCI 3320 (3 hrs)

· PSYC 4310 (3 hrs)

Total (15 Credit Hours) Senior Year, Semester II

· ACSM 4110 (1 hr)

· ANTH 4310 (3 hrs)

· SOCI 4315 (3 hrs)

· PSYC 4315 (3 hrs)

· PSYC 4630 (6 hrs)

Total (16 Credit Hours) Total for psychology concentration (61 Credit Hours)Total hours for Bachelor of Arts degree in liberal studies, psychology concentration (123 Credit Hours)

RELIGIOUS STUDIES CONCENTRATION


· Humanities elective chosen from: ANTH 2310, ENGL 2325, ENGL 2330, HIST 2310, HIST 2315, LING 2310, LING2315 (3 hrs)

· Behavioral sciences elective chosen from: PSYC 2330, PSYC 2335, PSYC 2340, SOCI 2310, SOCI 2320 (3 hrs)

· RELS 2310 or RELS 2315 (3 hrs)


· Literature elective chosen from ENGL 2335, ENGL 2336, ENGL 2345, ENGL 2346 (3 hrs)




· Behavioral sciences elective chosen from PSYC 3310, PSYC 3315, SOCI 3310, SOCI 3320 (3 hrs)




· One course chosen from RELS 3325, RELS 3330, RELS 3335 (3 hrs)

· Literature elective chosen from ENGL 3310, ENGL 3315, ENGL 3320, ENGL 3325, ENGL 3340 (3 hrs)





· SOCI 4315 (3 hrs)

· RELS 4310 (3 hrs)

· RELS 4315 (3 hrs)



· ACSM 4310 (1 hr)

· ANTH 4310 (3 hrs)

· Free Elective (3 hrs)

· RELS 4319 (3 hrs)

· RELS 4630 (6 hrs)

Total (16 Credit Hours) Total for religious studies concentration (61 Credit Hours)Total hours for Bachelor of Arts degree in liberal studies, religious studies concentration (123 Credit Hours)

SOCIOLOGY CONCENTRATION


· 3000 level literature elective chosen from ENGL 3310, ENGL 3315, ENGL 3320, ENGL 3325, ENGL 3340 (3 hrs)

· ANTH 2310 (3 hrs)

· PSYC 2330 (3 hrs)

· SOCI 2310 or SOCI 2320 (3 hrs)

· SOCI 3330 (3 hrs)



· One course chosen from RELS 3310, RELS 3315, RELS 3320, RELS 3325, RELS 3330, RELS 3335 (3 hrs)




· One course chosen from PSYC 3310, PSYC 3315, PSYC 3340 (3 hrs)

· SOCI 3310 (3 hrs)

· SOCI 3315 (3 hrs)



· 4000 level literature elective chosen from ENGL 4315, ENGL 4320, ENGL 4325 (3 hrs)

· 4000 level religious studies elective chosen from RELS 4310, RELS 4315, RELS 4319 (3 hrs)

· PSYC 3320, PSYC 3325 (3 hrs)

· SOCI 3320 (3 hrs)

· SOCI 4310 (3 hrs)



· ACSM 4110 (1 hr)

· ANTH 4310 (3 hrs)

· SOCI 4315 (3 hrs)

· SOCI 4320 (3 hrs)

· SOCI 4630 (6 hrs)

Total (16 Credit Hours) Total for sociology concentration (61 Credit Hours)Total hours for Bachelor of Arts degree in liberal studies, sociology concentration (123 Credit Hours)




BACHELOR OF SCIENCEBiology

General Biology ConcentrationPre-Professional Human Medicine Concentration

Forensic Science Concentration

Purpose

This concentration-based program is designed to educate students for a wide range of careers and/or employment, whichinclude, but are not limited to: graduate education, training programs and research programs in multiple and variedbiological disciplines (botany, zoology, microbiology, genetics, cell biology, anatomy and physiology, and forensics, amongothers).

The curriculum may also serve effectively as a preparatory program for students interested in careers in physician’sassociate programs, medicine, dentistry, veterinary medicine, physical therapy, optometry, podiatric medicine, and inindustrial research and design, such as pharmacology.

The three concentrations are designed to enhance a student’s education based upon the fields of biology that are of mostinterest him/her. The concentrations are listed below.

Student Learning Outcomes: General Biology Concentration

Students graduating with a Bachelor of Science degree in biology with a general concentration will be able to:

1. Apply understanding of the classic principles of living systems and integrate these principles with moderntechnological applications.

2. Apply laboratory techniques to better understand biological processes.3. Differentiate between those methods, experimental data, and conclusions of biological phenomena that are based in

legitimate science as compared to those that are not.4. Convey scientific information in appropriate oral and written formats to both scientific and non-scientific audiences.5. Integrate applications of a diverse assemblage of biological disciplines to logically address real-world needs and

problems.

Student Learning Outcomes: Pre-Professional Human Medicine Concentration

In addition to the general outcomes of the Bachelor of Science in Biology Program, graduates completing the humanmedicine concentration will be able to:

1. Apply understanding in the areas of human biology, human medicine and human pathophysiology.2. Be adequately prepared for future education and training in areas of human medicine, including osteopathy, dentistry,

veterinary medicine, optometry and podiatry.3. Be adequately prepared for admission to master’s-level physician’s assistant programs.




4. Be adequately prepared for studies in graduate education and training in human biology related specialties (anatomy,cell biology, physiology, biochemistry, pathophysiology, forensic science and pathology, to name a few); Students willbe well-prepared for advanced studies in these subject areas, and may ultimately choose to engage inacademic/scholarly endeavors in college, university, industrial, or clinical and/or research environments.

5. Apply the use of technology in the classroom, especially in scientific course work.

Student Learning Outcomes: Forensic Science Concentration

In addition to the general outcomes of the Bachelor of Science in Biology Program, graduates completing the forensicscience concentration will be able to:

1. Integrate scientific theory and practical training that will be required to work in highly specialized laboratories.2. Perform crime scene analysis and give expert witness testimony.3. Apply computer skills, problem solving, critical thinking and decision making as required in their professional field.4. Appreciate the concept of a civil community that respects the rights and property of others and abhors violence, theft

and the exploitation of others.5. Practice life-long learning that encourages academic, personal and professional growth.


A student may declare the biology degree with the desired concentration at any time, but must meet with a faculty advisorto help develop his/her individual degree plan. All degree plans must be approved by the dean of the school of Arts,Science and Health Professions. Requirements for acceptance into the program are the same as for acceptance to OurLady of the Lake College .


Completion of minimum semester hours and courses required for the specific track a student has declared.

An overall grade point average of 2.00 (out of 4.00), including all transfer courses.Fulfillment of the residency requirement of Our Lady of the Lake College for the baccalaureate degree, which is 36credit hours.Clearance of indebtedness to OLOLC including the return of all materials borrowed from the College library.

Curriculum Plan for the Bachelor of Science Degree in Biology: General Biology Concentration

General Education Requirements

ACSM 1110-Academic Seminar (1 hr)BIOL 1315- General Biology I (3 hrs)BIOL 1316- General Biology II (3hrs)BIOL 1315L- Lab for BIOL 101 (1 hr)ELEC XXXX Behavioral/Social Science Electives (ANTH, PSYC, SOCI, GEOG, CIVI) (9 hrs)ELEC XXXX Humanities Elective (ART, HIST, PHIL, RELS, ENGL, MUSI) (3 hrs)ENGL 1310- English I (3 hrs)ENGL 1311- English II (3hrs)HIST 1310 or 1315 History Elective (3 hrs)MATH 1315- College Algebra (3 hrs)MATH 2315- General Statistics (3 hrs)PHIL 2315 or 2320 Philosophy Elective (3 hrs)RELS1310- Introduction to Theology (3 hrs)SPCH 1310- Interpersonal Communication (3 hrs)


Major Requirements

BIOL 1316L- Lab for BIOL 102 (1 hr)BIOL 2315- Comparative Anatomy (3 hrs)BIOL 2325- Fundamentals of Microbiology (3 hrs)



BIOL 2325L- Fundamentals of Microbiology Lab (1 hr)BIOL 3XXX or 4XXX Biology Electives (9 hrs)BIOL 3305- Introduction to Biological Research (3 hrs)BIOL 3315- History of Biology and Medicine (3 hrs)BIOL 3320- Fundamentals of Immunology (3 hrs)BIOL 3325- General Genetics (3 hrs)BIOL 3350- Cellular, Molecular, and Developmental Biology (3 hrs)BIOL 3360- Principles of Ecology (3 hrs)BIOL 4355- Paleo-Evolution (3 hrs)BIOL 4415- Pathogenic Microbiology and Lab (3 hrs)BIOL 4910- Biology/Human Medicine Seminar (3 hrs)BIOL 4915- Research Problems in Biology/Human Medicine (3 hrs)CHEM 1315- General Inorganic Chemistry I (3 hrs)CHEM 1316- General Inorganic Chemistry II (3 hrs)CHEM 1315L- Lab for CHEM 1315 (1 hr)CHEM 1316L- Lab for CHEM 1316 (1 hr)CHEM 2310- Organic Chemistry I (3 hrs)CHEM 2311- Organic Chemistry II (3 hrs)CHEM 2310L- Lab for CHEM 2310 (1 hr)CHEM 2311L- Lab for CHEM 2311 (1 hr)CHEM 3310- Biochemistry (3 hrs)MATH 2310- Calculus (3 hrs)PHYS 1310- General Physics I (3 hrs)PHYS 1311- General Physics II (3 hrs)PHYS 1310L- Lab for PHYS 1310 (1 hr)PHYS 1311L- Lab for PHYS 1311 (1 hr)


Total hours for Bachelor of Science degree in biology, general biology concentration (125 Credit Hours)

Curriculum Plan for the Bachelor of Science Degree in Biology: Pre-Professional Human Medicine Concentration


ACSM 1110-Academic Seminar (1 hr)BIOL 1315- General Biology I (3 hrs)BIOL 1316- General Biology II (3hrs)BIOL 1315L- Lab for BIOL 101 (1 hr)ELEC XXXX Behavioral/Social Science Electives (ANTH, PSYC, SOCI, GEOG, CIVI) (9 hrs)ELEC XXXX Humanities Elective (ART, HIST, PHIL, RELS, ENGL, MUSI) (3 hrs)ENGL 1310- English I (3 hrs)ENGL 1311- English II (3hrs)HIST 1310 or 1315 History Elective (3 hrs)MATH 1315- College Algebra (3 hrs)MATH 2315- General Statistics (3 hrs)PHIL 2315 or 2320 Philosophy Elective (3 hrs)RELS1310- Introduction to Theology (3 hrs)SPCH 1310- Interpersonal Communication (3 hrs)


Major Requirements

BIOL 1316- General Biology II (3 hrs)BIOL 1316L- Lab for BIOL 102 (1 hr)BIOL 2310- Anatomy and Physiology I (3 hrs)BIOL 2311-Anatomy and Physiology II (3 hrs)BIOL 2310L-Lab for Anatomy and Physiology I (1 hr)



BIOL 2311L- Lab for Anatomy and Physiology II (1 hr)BIOL 2325- Fundamentals of Microbiology (3 hrs)BIOL 2325L- Fundamentals of Microbiology Lab (1 hr)BIOL 3XXX or 4XXX Biology Electives (3 hrs)BIOL 3305- Introduction to Biological Research (3 hrs)BIOL 3310- History of Biology and Medicine (3 hrs)BIOL 3320- Fundamentals of Immunology (3 hrs)BIOL 3325- General Genetics (3 hrs)BIOL 3335- Medical/Surgical Observation (3 hrs)BIOL 3340- General Histology (3 hrs)BIOL 3350- Cellular, Molecular, and Developmental Biology (3 hrs)BIOL 4310- Pathophysiology (3 hrs)BIOL 4355, 4340, 4345, or 4350- Advanced Anatomy and Physiology Electives (6 hrs)BIOL 4415- Pathogenic Microbiology and Lab (3 hrs)BIOL 4910- Biology/Human Medicine Seminar (3 hrs)BIOL 4915- Research Problems in Biology/Human Medicine (3 hrs)CHEM 1315- General Inorganic Chemistry I (3 hrs)CHEM 1316- General Inorganic Chemistry II (3 hrs)CHEM 1315L- Lab for CHEM 1315 (1 hr)CHEM 1316L- Lab for CHEM 1316 (1 hr)CHEM 2310- Organic Chemistry I (3 hrs)CHEM 2311- Organic Chemistry II (3 hrs)CHEM 2310L- Lab for CHEM 2310 (1 hr)CHEM 2311L- Lab for CHEM 2311 (1 hr)CHEM 3310- Biochemistry (3 hrs)MATH 1320- Plane Trigonometry (3 hrs)MATH 2310- Calculus (3 hrs)PHYS 1310- General Physics I (3 hrs)PHYS 1311- General Physics II (3 hrs)PHYS 1310L- Lab for PHYS 1310 (1 hr)PHYS 1311L- Lab for PHYS 1311 (1 hr)


Total hours for Bachelor of Science degree in biology, pre-professional human medicine concentration (133 Credit Hours)

Curriculum Plan for the Bachelor of Science Degree in Biology: Forensic Science Concentration


ACSM 1110- Academic Seminar (1 hr)BIOL 1315- General Biology I (3 hrs)BIOL 1316- General Biology II (3 hrs)BIOL 1315L- Lab for BIOL 101 (1 hr)ENGL 1310- English I (3 hrs)ENGL 1311- English II (3 hrs)ENGL 2310- Introduction to Literature (3 hrs)ELEC XXXX History (3 hrs)MATH 1315- College Algebra (3 hrs)MATH 2315- General Statistics (3 hrs)PHIL 2315 or 2320-Philosophy Elective (3 hrs)PSYC 1310- Introduction to Psychology (3 hrs)RELS 1310- Introduction to Theology (3 hrs)SPCH 1310- Interpersonal Communication (3 hrs)


Major Requirements



ANTH 1310- Introduction to Anthropology (3 hrs)BIOL 1316L- Lab for BIOL 102 (1 hr)BIOL 2325- Fundamentals of Microbiology (3 hrs)BIOL 2325L- Fundamentals of Microbiology Lab (1 hr)BIOL 3310- General Botany (3 hrs)BIOL 3320- Fundamentals of Immunology (3 hrs)BIOL 3325- General Genetics (3 hrs)BIOL 3350- Cellular, Molecular and Developmental Biology (3 hrs)CHEM 1315-General Inorganic Chemistry I (3 hrs)CHEM 1316- General Inorganic Chemistry II (3 hrs)CHEM 1315L- Lab for CHEM 1315 (1 hr)CHEM 1316L- Lab for CHEM 1316 (1 hr)CHEM 2310- Organic Chemistry I (3 hrs)CHEM 2311- Organic Chemistry II (3 hrs)CHEM 2310L- Lab for CHEM 2310 (1 hr)CHEM 2311L- Lab for CHEM 2311 (1 hr)CHEM 2210- Analytical Chemistry (2 hrs)CHEM 2210L- Analytical Chemistry Lab (2 hrs)CHEM 3310- Biochemistry (3 hrs)ENGL 3335- Technical Writing (3 hrs)FOSC 1210- Forensic Science Survey (2 hrs)FOSC 2210- Forensic Science Professional Practice (2 hrs)FOSC 2310- Crime Scene Search and Recovery (3 hrs)FOSC 3310- Forensic Evidence, Law and Criminal Procedures (3 hrs)FOSC 3410- Criminalistics and Crime Analysis (4 hrs)FOSC 4410- Toxicology (Spring course only) (4 hrs)FOSC 4415- Forensic Molecular Biology (4 hrs)FOSC 4710- Forensic Science Practicum (6 hrs)MATH 1320- Plane Trigonometry (3 hrs)MATH 2310- Calculus (3 hrs)PHYS 1310- General Physics I (3 hrs)PHYS 1311- General Physics II (3 hrs)PHYS 1310L- Lab for PHYS 1310 (1 hr)PHYS 1311L- Lab for PHYS 1311 (1 hr)PSYC 2330- Psychology Across the Life Span (3 hrs)PSYC 3315- Abnormal Psychology (3 hrs)


Total hours for Bachelor of Science degree in biology, forensic science concentration (132 Credit Hours)




BACHELOR OF SCIENCE DEGREEClinical Laboratory Sciences

The Clinical Laboratory Science Program is accredited by the National Accrediting Agency for Clinical LaboratorySciences, 5600 N River Rd., Suite 720, Rosemont, IL 60018; 773-714-8880.

Purpose

The purpose of the baccalaureate degree program in clinical laboratory sciences (CLS) is to provide cognizant and adeptscientists capable of competing and excelling in today's progressive job market. Graduates of this program will possess theknowledge and skills necessary to become successful in the CLS profession and will be eligible to take the nationalcertification examination offered by the American Society of Clinical Pathologists (ASCP), and/or the National CertificationAgency (NCA) for Medical Laboratory Personnel.

Program Goals

The purpose is further defined in the following goals:

1. Admit, retain and graduate a diverse population of academically qualified students.2. Provide a high quality educational experience which imparts to the students the knowledge and skills necessary to

ensure success as clinical laboratory professionals.3. Provide the healthcare community with knowledgeable and skilled entry-level practitioners.4. Promote within the classroom and encourage in the clinical setting the development of: a) Franciscan values as

defined by the OLOLC mission statement and Ex Corde Ecclesiae, and b) professional ethics and conduct accordingto the standards of the profession and the Ethical and Religious Directives for Catholic Healthcare Services.



1. Analyze and evaluate discipline-specific case studies, accurately interpreting the results of laboratory testing.2. Apply knowledge of basic and advanced laboratory science concepts and theories to the practice of clinical laboratory

medicine.3. Competently perform manual and automated laboratory science procedures as an entry-level practitioner.4. Demonstrate effective written and oral communication skills within academic and clinical settings.5. Demonstrate Franciscan values and professional ethics/conduct within academic and clinical settings.


The applicant must meet the following minimum requirements for admission to the CLS bachelor's degree program:

1. Requirements for acceptance into the program are the same as for acceptance to OLOLC (See the Admissionssection of this catalog for more information); and

2. Completion of the general education requirements with a grade of "C" or better (See CLS Curriculum Plan below).




Program Admission Process

Admission decisions for clinical programs are made in a manner consistent with the College’s policy on admission and withthe "application to selective admission program" statement. The program will look carefully at a number of factors that havebeen determined generally to be good indicators of success in the program. Although these factors are not absoluteprerequisites (the policy states that "no single factor shall automatically preclude admission), they are considered carefullyin making admission decisions and a student is strongly encouraged to plan his/her academic work and other activities withthem in mind.

Entrance into the CLS program is competitive, and the academic course work within the clinical program itself is verydemanding. The prerequisite general education requirements provide a necessary academic foundation. The applicant'sperformance in such prerequisite coursework is an indicator of the applicant's potential for success within the clinicalprogram. Priority is given to applicants who have completed the prerequisite course work at a level which indicates theirpotential for success in the program, and who have provided evidence of understanding the demands of the profession.

Program Application

1. All interested students must meet with the program director before program application packets may be obtained.2. Applications for admission to the Clinical Laboratory Science Program must be submitted by March 15.

After acceptance, students must pass a criminal background check to meet clinical agency requirements, and final programacceptance may be contingent upon background check results. Information on the procedure for completing the criminalbackground check is in the student health packet distributed by the Office of Health and Campus Safety.


The Bachelor of Science degree in CLS is conferred upon students when the following conditions are met, in addition to thegeneral requirements for graduation:

1. Completion of 123-127 semester credit hours, including the required core curriculum, program prerequisites andprogram courses

2. A cumulative grade point average of 2.0 or higher on all college work with grades

of C or better in all courses leading to the Bachelor of Science degree in CLS.

3. Fulfillment of the residency requirement of OLOLC (36 credit hours)

Certification

Students successfully completing the program are eligible to take the national certification examination. Graduation fromOLOLC and the CLS Program is not dependent upon taking or passing a national certification examination. However,obtaining state licensure and employment is dependent on passing a national certification examination.

Applications for national certification examinations are available on-line from ASCP and NCA: www.ascp.org andwww.nca-info.org

Licensure

Graduates of the CLS program who wish to work in the State of Louisiana must obtain a temporary license from theLouisiana State Board of Medical Examiners (LSBME - www.lsbme.louisiana.gov) immediately upon graduation. Apermanent license to practice as a CLS-Generalist will not be issued until the graduate has passed one of the nationalcertification examinations.

Upon application for licensure, applicants will be required to declare whether they have ever been arrested or convicted of afelony, and will be subject to criminal background searches which may disqualify them from obtaining state licensure.

Curriculum Plan for the Bachelor of Science Degree in Clinical Laboratory Sciences

Transfer credit for arts and science courses from other institutions and credit-by-examination will be accepted according toOLOLC policy. Clinical laboratory technicians that have completed an associate degree CLT program at a regionally-accredited institution will be given transfer credit for CLSC 1110, 1115 and other appropriate CLS coursework.

Interested persons with baccalaureate degrees in science or a related field should contact the Clinical Laboratory Science

http://www.ascp.org/

http://www.nca-info.org/

http://www.lsbme.louisiana.gov/



Program director regarding admission and curriculum requirements. Note: students entering the CLS program in Summer,2009 will follow the General Education Requirements published in the 2008-09 Catalog and the program requirementslisted below.

Curriculum Requirements for Bachelor of Science in Clinical Laboratory Sciences

Core Curriculum

ACSM 1110 - Academic Seminar (1 hr)ENGL 1310 - English I (3 hrs)ENGL 1311 - English II (3 hrs)SPCH 1310 - Interpersonal Communication (3 hrs)MATH 1315 - College Algebra (3 hrs)MATH 2315 - General Studies (3 hrs)Humanities - Electives (2) - Must include History and one chosen from Art, English, History, Language, Linguistics,Music, Philosophy (6 hrs)RELS 1310 - Introduction to Theology (3 hrs)PHIL 2315 or 2320 - Current Moral Problems/Ethical Issue in HealthcareSocial/Behavioral Science- Electives (3) - Three classes chosen from Anthropology, Psychology, Sociology,Geography, Civics (9 hrs)BIOL 1315 or 2310 - General Biology I or Anatomy and Physiology I (3 hrs)CHEM 1315 - Fundamentals of Chemistry (3 hrs)CHEM 1315 L - Fundamentals of Chemistry Laboratory (1 hr)


Program Prerequisites

BIOL 1316 or 2311 - General Biology II or Anatomy and Physiology (3 hrs)BIOL 2325 - Fundamentals of Microbiology (3 hrs)BIOL 2325L - Fundamentals of Microbiology Laboratory (1 hr)BIOL >3000 - BIOL elective (3 hrs)BIOL >3000 - BIOL elective (3 hrs)CHEM 1316 - Fundamentals of Chemistry II (3 hrs)CHEM 1316L - Fundamentals of Chemistry Laboratory (1 hr)CHEM 2310 - General Organic Chemistry I (3 hrs)CLSC 1110 - Introduction to Medical Laboratory Sciences (1 hr)CLSC 1310 - Introduction to Laboratory Methods (1 hr)


Clinical Program Sequence

CLSC 3710 - Urinalysis and Body Fluids (1 hr)CLSC 3710L - Urinalysis and Body Fluids Laboratory (1 hr)CLSC 3715 - Mycology, Parasitology, and Virology (2 hrs)CLSC 3720 - Clinical Immunology and Serology (3 hrs)CLSC 3725 - Immunohematology (3 hrs)CLSC 3725L - Immunohematology Laboratory (1 hr)CLSC 3730 - Clinical Biochemistry I (3 hrs)CLSC 3730L - Clinical Biochemistry Laboratory (1 hr)CLSC 3740 - Clinical Hematology I (3 hrs)CLSC 3740L - Clinical Hematology Laboratory (1 hr)CLSC 3750- Clinical Bacteriology (3 hrs)CLSC 3750L - Clinical Bacteriology Laboratory (1 hr)CLSC 4730 - Clinical Biochemistry (3 hrs)CLSC 4740 - Hematology II (3 hrs)CLSC 4750 - Clinical Bacteriology II (2 hrs)CLSC 4760 - Molecular Diagnostics and Medical Genetics (2 hrs)CLSC 4765 - Clinical Diagnosis Laboratory (2 hrs)



CLSC 4770 - Laboratory Education and Research (2 hrs)CLSC 4775 - Laboratory Management (2 hrs)CLSC 4910 - Seminar (2 hrs)

Practica for students without an Associate Degree in CLS

CLSC 4785 - Immunohematology Practicum (1-5 hrs)CLSC 4786 - Clinical Chemistry Practicum (1-5 hrs)CLSC 4787 - Hematology Practicum (1-5 hrs)CLSC 4788 - Clinical Microbiology Practicum (1-5 hrs)

Practica for students with an Associate Degree in CLS

*CLSC 4795 - Immunohematology Articulation Practicum (2 hrs)*CLSC 4796 - Clinical Chemistry Articulation Practicum (2 hrs)*CLSC 4797 - Hematology Articulation Practicum (3 hrs)*CLSC 4798 - Clinical Microbiology Articulation Practicum (3 hrs)

Total (57-61 Credit Hours)

Total for Bachelor of Science degree in Clinical Laboratory Sciences (123-127 Credit Hours)




BACHELOR OF SCIENCE DEGREEHealth Sciences

Purpose

The purpose of the Bachelor of Science degree in health sciences is to allow students who have previously received anassociate degree in a health care program obtain a baccalaureate degree. All of the course work finished in the associatedegree program will be applied toward the baccalaureate degree, regardless of the clinical program completed.

Learning Outcomes

Students will be able to analyze the role of ethical decision making in a health science field. Students will appreciate the value of diversity in a health science field.Students will be able to explain the principles of scientific methods in a selected health science field.Students will demonstrate deep understanding of Christian values as they apply to professional, personal and socialinteractions.

Enrollment

Students who have completed an Associate of Science degree in an allied health field from a regionally-accredited post-secondary institution are qualified for enrollment in the bachelor's degree program in health sciences.

Length of Program

The length of the program depends on the number of credit hours that the student earned at the associate degree level.Depending on the associate degree completed, the student will be awarded up to 35 credits for the associate degree.

Requirements for BS Degree in Health Sciences

1. Associate of Science degree in nursing or health professions field from a regionally-accredited post-secondaryinstitution.

2. Completion of all core courses, including 44 hours as listed below.3. Minimum of 121 total credit hours including:

• 15 hours of 3000 or higher level courses in arts and sciences • 15 hours of 3000 level or higher courses in natural sciences • 12 hours of science + lab series courses

4. Fulfillment of the residency requirement of OLOL College for the baccalaureate degree, which is 36 credit hours.5. Clearance of all indebtedness to OLOL College including the return of all materials borrowed from the College library.


ACSM 1110- Introduction to College Education (1 hr) (May be waived. See “undergraduate academic policies" in thiscatalog.)ENGL 1310- English I (3 hrs)ENGL 1311- English II (3 hrs)RELS 1310- Introduction to Theology (3 hrs)




Humanities- (6 hrs)HIST and one class chosen from (Art, Civics, Geography, Linguistics, English, Music, Philosophy, Religion, Spanish) (3hrs) SPCH 1310- Interpersonal Communication (3 hrs)Behavioral/Social Sciences (9 hrs chosen from Anthropology, Sociology, Psychology)MATH 1315- College Algebra (3 hrs)MATH 2315- General Statistics (3 hrs)PHIL 2315- Current Moral Problems or PHIL 2320- Ethical Issues in Health Care (3 hrs)BIOL 2310 - Human Anatomy and Physiology I (3 hrs) AND BIOL 2311 - Human Anatomy and Physiology II (3 hrs)BIOL 2310L or BIOL 2311L (1 hr)Two service learning credits connected with required classes in General Education or in Major Requirements. Classeswith service learning component will be identified in the schedule of classes. (2 hrs)

Total General Education Requirements (44 Credit Hours)

Credit for Allied Health Associate Degree (35 Credit Hours)

Major Requirements (42 Credit Hours)15 hours of 3000 or higher level arts and sciences15 hours of 3000 or higher level science

12 hours of science and lab series

Total for Bachelor of Science degree in Health Sciences (121 Credit Hours)




BACHELOR OF SCIENCE DEGREEHealth Service Administration

The Health Services Administration Program (HSER) is certified by the Association of University Programs in HealthService Administration (AUPHA) at the bachelor’s level. There are only about 48 certified programs in the United States atthe baccalaureate level. AUPHA’s contact information is: 2000 14th Street North, Suite 780, Arlington, VA 22201, (703)894-0940, http://www.AUPHA.org.

Purpose

The curriculum prepares students for rewarding careers as health care administrators, managers and coordinators in avariety of settings. This program is for students who plan to seek careers in inpatient settings, insurance, ambulatory careand other health-related organizations. Upon completion of the program, students will be productive in the continuum ofcare in various types of hospitals, medical group practices, public health organizations, health insurance companies,alternative delivery organizations, government agencies, social health agencies, and other health-related organizations.

Objectives


1. Manage within safe, ethical and legal boundaries in compliance with national, state and local standards of practiceand within the scope of practice of health service administration.

2. Integrate spiritual, cultural and developmental concepts and appreciation of the worth of each individual experiencingpsychological, physical and social effects of injury and the disease process.

3. Use critical thinking and problem solving skills in the management of personal and professional situations.4. Accept responsibility for personal and professional development by performance of self- assessment and pursuit of

knowledge and skills using professional literature and educational opportunities.5. Integrate concepts of quality health care with principles of resource management to promote cost-effective services

that address the needs of all patients.6. Demonstrate effective and appropriate written, oral and non-verbal communication skills with patients, their families,

colleagues, all other customers and the public.7. Interact effectively with all members of the health care team, providing information about progress and response to

the adjustment of management, participation in planning and in documenting actions necessary.8. Demonstrate a commitment to health care excellence in the ever-changing health care environment by active

participation in community and professional organizations and professional development activities.


Prospective students must meet the following minimum requirements for admission to the Health Service AdministrationProgram.

1. Full acceptance for admission at Our Lady of the Lake College ;2. Completion of the general education requirements with a grade of "C" or better (See the HSER Curriculum Plan

below);3. Early declaration, especially within the freshman year is strongly encouraged to foster proper advising and

involvement; Toward that end, the student is to schedule an advising appointment with the director of the Health


http://www.aupha.org/



Service Administration Program or a designated faculty member;4. Students must declare admission into the Health Service Administration Program; To do so, the student is to

schedule an advising appointment with the director of the Health Service Administration Program or a designatedfaculty member; and

5. Prospective students must have a minimum G.P.A of 2.0 or better.

Enrollment

Students can be accepted into the program at the beginning of any term. Students may enroll on a full-time or part-timebasis. Entering freshman, transfer students and/or students already holding an associate degree may begin the programafter declaring the degree.

Length of Program

The health services administration degree consists of 122 credits total. The program offers two tracks: clinical (studentalready possesses a clinical degree or will receive one simultaneously with that in health service administration) and non-clinical.


The Bachelor of Science degree in health service administration is conferred upon students when the following conditionshave been met.

1. Completion of required courses;2. Achievement of a cumulative grade point average of 2.0 or higher on all college work;3. Completion of all courses with grades of "C" or better;4. Clearance of all indebtedness to OLOLC including the return of all materials borrowed from the College library; 5. Fulfillment of the residency requirement of OLOLC, which is 36 credit hours for the baccalaureate degree; and6. Completion and fulfillment of other requirements as noted in this catalog.

Curriculum Plan for Bachelor of Science Degree in Health Service Administration, Non-Clinical Track

Core Curriculum

ASCM 1110- Introduction to College Education (1 hr) or ACSM –T (2 hrs)BIOL 1315- General Biology I (3 hrs)BIOL 1315 L- Lab for General Biology I (1hr)CHEM 1310- Introduction to Chemistry, CHEM 1315 – Fundamentals of Chemistry I, or PHSC 1310- PhysicalScience ( 3 hrs)ENGL 1310- English I (3 hrs)ENGL 1311- English II (3 hrs)ENGL 2315-Business Writing (3 hrs)History Elective (3 hrs)MATH 1315- College Algebra (3 hrs)MATH 2315- Statistics (3 hrs)PHIL 2320- Ethical Issues in Healthcare (3 hrs)PSYC 1310- Introductory Psychology (3 hrs)PSYC 2330- Psychology Across the Life Span (3 hrs)RELS 1310- Introduction to Theology (3 hrs)SOCI 1310- Introductory Sociology (3 hrs)SPCH 1310- Interpersonal Communication (3 hrs)SERV 1 (0 hrs)SERV 2 (0 hrs)


Non-Clinical Track

Humanities Elective Chosen from ART, ENGL, MUSI, PHIL, RELS (3 hrs)



Free Elective (3 hrs)BIOL 1110- Introduction to Medical Terminology (1 hr)BIOL 2320- Fundamentals of Human Nutrition (3 hrs)MATH 2310- Calculus (3 hrs)MATH 2315L- General Statistics Laboratory (1 hr)PSYC 4310- Research Methods in the Behavioral Sciences (3 hrs)Select one from the following: GERO 1310- Introduction to Gerontology (3 hrs) orLTCA 1310 - Introduction to Long-Term Care Administration (3 hrs)

Select one from the following: SOCI 3315 - Dying and Death (3 hrs), SOCI 3320 - Medical Sociology (3 hrs), SOCI4310- Sociology of Health and Medicine (3 hrs)

or SOCI 4315- Sociology of Race, Class, and Gender (3 hrs)


Major Requirements

HSER 1210 - Professions in Healthcare Management (2 hrs )HSER 2315 - Introduction to Accounting (3 hrs)HSER 2320 - Macroeconomics in Healthcare (3 hrs)HSER 3340 - Healthcare Systems and Trends (3 hrs)HSER 3350 - Healthcare Management (3 hrs)HSER 3360 - Microeconomics in Healthcare (3 hrs)HSER 3370 - Quality improvement in Healthcare (3 hrs)HSER 3380 - Managerial Accounting in Healthcare (3 hrs)HSER 3390 - Human Resources in Healthcare Management (3 hrs)HSER 4310 - Financial Management in Healthcare (3 hrs)HSER 4320 - Reimbursements in Healthcare (3 hrs)HSER 4330 - Marketing in Healthcare (3 hrs)HSER 4340 - Legal Aspects of Health Service Administration (3 hrs)HSER 4345 - Ambulatory Practice Management (3 hrs)HSER 4350 - Policy in Healthcare (3 hrs)HSER 4360 - Managerial Epidemiology (3 hrs)HSER 4370 - Capstone in Healthcare Management (3 hrs)HSER 4380 - Information Systems in Health Care (3 hrs)HSER 4910 - Internship/Practicum (2-6 hrs)

Total (53 Credit Hours not including the elective Internship/Practicum)

Total hours for Bachelor of Science degree in Health Service Administration, Non-Clinical Track (120 Credit Hours)

Curriculum Plan for Bachelor of Science Degree in Health Service Administration, Clinical Track

Completion of one of the following: Associate of Science in nursing or Allied Health Field from a regionally accreditedCollege or university.

Core Curriculum (44 hrs)

ACSM 1110 - Introduction to College Education (1 hr)BIOL 2310 - Human Anatomy and Physiology I (3 hrs)BIOL 2311 - Human Anatomy and Physiology II (3 hrs)BIOL 2310L - Human Anatomy and Physiology I Lab or BIOL 2311L- Human Anatomy and Physiology II Lab (1 hr)ENGL 1310 - English I (3 hrs)ENGL 1311 - English II (3 hrs)History Elective (3 hrs)MATH 1315 - College Algebra (3 hrs)MATH 2315 - General Statistics (3 hrs)



PHIL 2320 - Ethical Issues in Health Care (3 hrs)PSYC 1310 - Introductory Psychology (3 hrs)PSYC 2330-Psychology Across the Lifespan (3 hrs)RELS 1310 - Introduction to Theology (3 hrs)SOCI 1310 - Introductory Sociology (3 hrs)SPCH 1310 – Interpersonal Communication (3 hrs)SERV 1 (0 hrs)SERV 2 (0 hrs)


Clinical Track

ENGL 2315 - Business Writing (3 hrs)MATH 2310 - Calculus (3 hrs)PSYC 4310 - Research Methods in the Behavioral Sciences (3 hrs)


Major Requirements

Clinical Electives (16 hrs)HSER 1210 - Professions in Healthcare Management (2 hrs)HSER 2315 - Introduction to Accounting (3 hrs)HSER 2320 - Macroeconomics in Healthcare (3 hrs)HSER 3340 - Healthcare Systems and Trends (3 hrs)HSER 3350 - Healthcare Management (3 hrs)HSER 3360 - Microeconomics in Healthcare (3 hrs)HSER 3370 - Quality improvement in Healthcare (3 hrs)HSER 3380 - Managerial Accounting in Healthcare (3 hrs)HSER 3390 - Human Resources in Healthcare Management (3 hrs)HSER 4310 - Financial Management in Healthcare (3 hrs)HSER 4320 - Reimbursements in Healthcare (3 hrs)HSER 4330 - Marketing in Healthcare (3 hrs)HSER 4340 - Legal Aspects of Health Service Administration (3 hrs)HSER 4345 - Ambulatory Practice Management (3 hrs)HSER 4350 - Policy in Healthcare (3 hrs)HSER 4360 - Managerial Epidemiology (3 hrs)HSER 4370 - Capstone in Healthcare Management (3 hrs)HSER 4380 - Information Systems in Health Care (3 hrs)HSER 4910 - Internship/Practicum (2-6 hrs)

Total (69 Credit Hours not including elective Internship/Practicum)

Health Science or Nursing Degree Course transfers (16 Credit Hours)

Total hours for Bachelor of Science degree in Health Service Administration, Clinical Track (122 Credit Hours)




BACHELOR OF SCIENCE DEGREENursing, RN-BSN Program

Purpose

The purpose of the Our Lady of the Lake College RN-BSN Program is to provide registered nurses with a broadeducational foundation and the opportunity to obtain the Bachelor of Science in Nursing degree. This program of studyprepares the student for professional leadership roles, career enhancement, and graduate study in nursing. It expandsupon knowledge and skills essential to practice in a rapidly changing health care environment.

The program is flexible and student-oriented. It is designed for diploma and ASN prepared nurses who wish to further theireducation on a part-time or full-time basis while continuing employment. The RN-BSN Program reflects the values andphilosophy of the Franciscan Missionaries of Our Lady.

Objectives

Upon completion of the RN-BSN Program, the graduate will be able to:

1. Integrate spiritual, cultural and developmental concepts and values in providing and managing care for clients.2. Synthesize knowledge from the humanities, biopsychosocial and nursing sciences in providing and managing nursing

care.3. Use management/ leadership skills and knowledge of the socio-political system in providing comprehensive,

therapeutic nursing care.4. Use the nursing process to provide nursing care for clients, groups and communities.5. Collaborate with clients, groups, communities and other health care providers in the delivery of health care.6. Incorporate findings from nursing and health-related research in promoting health and in the delivery of nursing care.7. Participate in the delivery of health services by functioning in nursing roles necessary to meet the needs of a changing

society.8. Practice within the profession’s legal and ethical boundaries to meet the health care needs of clients, groups and

communities.9. Assume responsibility for continuing personal, professional and educational development necessary to function in a

rapidly changing health care environment.

Admission Criteria

1. Have completed a diploma or associate degree from an NLNAC or CCNE accredited nursing program.2. Current licensure or eligibility to practice registered nursing in Louisiana. (Applicants who have graduated from an

accredited RN program but have not yet obtained RN licensure may be accepted on a provisional basis for onesemester.)

Application Process

Students may apply for admission to the RN-BSN Program during the last semester of enrollment in an RN program (ASNor diploma), or after completion of an RN program. Applicants should apply by February 15 for summer or fall admissionand by September 15 for spring admission. Currently, there is no selective admission process; however, early application isstrongly encouraged and may be required in order for the student to preregister for courses with limited enrollments.




Admission Decisions

Full Acceptance

Full acceptance into the RN-BSN Program is awarded to those applicants who have completed an RN program (diploma orASN), obtained RN licensure in Louisiana and meet the admission requirements of OLOLC.

Provisional Acceptance

Provisional acceptance is granted for one semester only (fall, spring, summer) to applicants who have not yet obtained RNlicensure in Louisiana. The student must meet full acceptance criteria for second semester enrollment in the RN-BSNProgram.

The student’s acceptance letter into the RN-BSN Program will direct her/him to contact the Program Coordinator foracademic advising. Students must see an academic advisor prior to enrolling in the first semester of the RN-BSN Programand prior to enrolling in the last semester of the Program.


1. Complete one hundred twenty-two or one hundred twenty-three (122-123) credit hours in the required courses.2. Complete RN-BSN nursing courses within five (5) years.3. Achieve a cumulative grade point average of 2.0 or higher on all college work.4. Achieve a grade of C or better on all course work leading to the BSN degree.5. Fulfill the residency requirement of 36 hours for the Bachelor of Science degree; thirty of those hours must be at the

3000-4000 level and must be taken at OLOLC.6. Clearance of all indebtedness to OLOLC.

Curriculum Plan for the RN-BSN Program

Arts and Sciences Courses

HIST- World History or Historical Geography (3 hrs)PHIL 2315- Current Moral Problems or PHIL 2320 – Ethical Issues in Health Care (3 hrs)MATH 2315- General Statistics (3 hrs)SOCI 1310- Introductory Sociology (3 hrs)SPCH 1310- Interpersonal Communication (3 hrs)Humanities Elective (3 hrs)Arts and Science Elective (3000 level or above) (9 hrs)


Nursing Courses

NURS 3310 - Research in Nursing Practice (3 hrs)NURS 3315 - Pathophysiology: A Basis for Nursing Care (3 hrs)NURS 3320 - Health Assessment (3 hrs)NURS 3325 - Leadership Principles in Nursing (3 hrs)NURS 4315 - Nursing in the 21st Century (3 hrs)NURS 4710 - Community Nursing (5 hrs)Select one from the following: NURS 4310 - Successful Aging, NURS 4320 - Mental Health and Film (3 hrs), or NURS4110 - Independent Study (1-3 hrs)


Notes:

All RN-BSN students must complete all of the arts and sciences courses required for the ASN Program. (See CurriculumPlan for Associate of Science in Nursing degree.)

Total Hours for Associate of Science in Nursing degree (72-73 Credit Hours)



Arts and Sciences Courses (RN-BSN Program) (27 Credit Hours)

Nursing Courses (RN-BSN Program) (23 Credit Hours)

Total Credit Hours for Bachelor of Science degree in Nursing (122-123)




UNDERGRADUATE MINORS

ChemistryEnglish

Psychology

Chemistry Minor

Description

The battery of courses required for a minor in chemistry provides a selection of inorganic chemistry, organic chemistry andbiochemistry. The 29-34 credit hours minor complement all other baccalaureate programs, especially those leading to aBachelor of Science degree.

Curriculum

To receive a minor in chemistry, students must earn a 2.0 GPA in 29-34 hours of course work as outlined below.

Requirements

CHEM 1315 - Fundamentals of Chemistry I (3 hrs)CHEM 1315L - Laboratory for CHEM 1315 (1 hr)CHEM 1316 - Fundamentals of Chemistry II (3 hrs)CHEM 1316L - Laboratory for CHEM 1316 (1 hr)CHEM 2310 - General Organic Chemistry I (3 hrs)CHEM 2310L - Laboratory for Chemistry 2310 (1 hr)CHEM 2311 - General Organic Chemistry II (3 hrs)CHEM 2311L - Laboratory for CHEM 2311 (1 hr)CHEM 2210 - Analytical Chemistry (2 hrs)CHEM 2210L - Laboratory for CHEM 2210 (1 hr)CHEM 3310 - Biochemistry (3 hrs)Advanced Nutrition (3 hrs)CHEM 4410 - Toxicology (3 hrs)Chemistry Research (1-6 hrs)

Total (29-34 Credit Hours)

English Minor

Description

The battery of courses required for a minor in English provides a selection of advanced writing courses and acomprehensive survey of literature and critical theory. The 18 credit hour minor in English complements all other degree




programs in that the course work (a) enhances critical thinking skills, (b) increases general knowledge, (c) fosters culturalawareness and respect for differences, and (d) expands literacy (reading and writing) and oral communication skills. Thus,students receiving the minor should prove successful and competitive both in their academic and professional careers.

Curriculum

To receive a minor in English, students must earn a 2.0 GPA in 18 credit hours of course work as outlined below.

Requirements

ENGL 2310 - Introduction to Literature (3 hrs)Literature Survey (6 Credit Hours): ENGL 2335 - British Literature I (3 hrs) and ENGL 2336 - British Literature II (3hrs); or ENGL 2345 - American Literature I (3 hrs) and ENGL 2346 - American Literature II (3 hrs)Advanced Writing Elective: ENGL 2320 - Academic Discourse (3 hrs) or ENGL 3335 - Technical Writing (3 hrs)Any 3000 level literature/critical theory course (3 hrs)Any 4000 level literature/critical theory course (3 hrs)

Total (18 Credits Hours)

Psychology Minor

Description

The undergraduate minor in psychology introduces students to the field of psychology. This minor would be an advantageto anyone majoring in a health field or any other disciplines related to working with people.

Curriculum

To receive a minor in psychology, students must earn a 2.0 GPA in 18 hours of course work as outlined below.

RequirementsPSYC 1310 - Introductory Psychology (3 hrs)PSYC 2000 Level (6 hrs)PSYC 3000-4000 Level Elective (9 hrs)

Total Credit Hours (18)


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POST-BACCALAUREATE / PRE-MEDICALNON-DEGREE

Purpose

This program is designed for those students who already possess a B.A. or B.S. degree, but lack specific course workrequired for admission into medical schools (and dental schools). The typical courses involved are life science courses inthe areas of biology, chemistry, physics and mathematics.

Our Lady of the Lake College offers the following pre-med courses, required for matriculation into medical (dental) schools,as part of its Bachelor of Science in biology, human medicine concentration program. Students holding B.A. or B.S. in non-life science fields are encouraged to apply.

Course Offerings for the Post-Baccalaureate Pre-Medical Program

BIOL 1315 - General Biology I (3 hrs)BIOL 1316 - General Biology II (3 hrs)BIOL 1315L - General Biology I Lab (1 hr)BIOL 1316L - General Biology II Lab (1 hr)CHEM 1315 - Inorganic Chemistry I (3 hrs)CHEM 1316 - Inorganic Chemistry II (3 hrs)CHEM 1315L - Inorganic Chemistry I Lab (1 hr)CHEM 1316 - Inorganic Chemistry II Lab (1 hr)CHEM 2310 - Organic Chemistry I (3 hrs)CHEM 2311 - Organic Chemistry II (3 hrs)CHEM 2310L - Organic Chemistry I Lab (1 hr)CHEM 2311L - Organic Chemistry II Lab (1 hr)CHEM 3310 - Biochemistry (3 hrs)PHYS 1310 - General Physics I (3 hrs)PHYS 1311 - General Physics II (3 hrs)PHYS 1310L - General Physics I Lab (1 hr)PHYS 1311L - General Physics II Lab (1 hr)MATH 2310 - Calculus (3 hrs)

In addition, other 2000, 3000 and 4000 level biology courses, related to human biology and medicine are also offered aspart of the biology, human medicine concentration program. Such courses are designed to expand and enhancepreparation of students for medical school. These courses include the following:

BIOL 2310 - Anatomy & Physiology I (3 hrs)BIOL 2311 - Anatomy & Physiology II (3 hrs)BIOL 2310L - A&P I Laboratory (1 hr)BIOL 2311 - A&P II Laboratory (1 hr)BIOL 2315 - Comparative Anatomy (3 hrs)BIOL 2325 - Microbiology (3 hrs)



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BIOL 2315L - Microbiology Lab (1 hr)BIOL 3315 - History of Biology & Medicine (3 hrs)BIOL 3320 - Immunology (3 hrs)BIOL 3325 - General Genetics (3 hrs)BIOL 3330 - Introduction to Kinesiology (3 hrs)BIOL 3335 - Medical/Surgical Observation (3-6 hrs)BIOL 3340 - Histology (3 hrs)BIOL 3345 - Microscopic Anatomy (3 hrs)BIOL 3365 - Advanced Nutrition (3 hrs)BIOL 3350 - Cellular, Molecular & Developmental Biology (3 hrs)BIOL 3355 - General Parasitology (3 hrs)BIOL 3370 - Embryology & Developmental Biology (3 hrs)BIOL 3370L - Embryology and Developmental Biology, Laboratory (1 hr)BIOL 3380 - Human Gross Anatomy (3 hrs)BIOL 3375 - Pathogenic Microbes (3 hrs)BIOL 4310 - Pathophysiology (3 hrs)BIOL 4325 - Endocrinology (3 hrs)BIOL 4330 - Oncology and Tumor Cell Biology (3 hrs)BIOL 4335 - Cardiovascular Anatomy and Physiology (3 hrs)BIOL 4340 - Neuroanatomy and Neurophysiology (3 hrs)BIOL 4345 - The Structure and Function of the Urinary System (3 hrs)BIOL 4350 - The Structure and Function of the Respiratory System (3 hrs)BIOL 4415 - Pathogenic Microbes (4 hrs)BIOL 4360 - Virology (3 hrs)BIOL 4365 - General Pharmacology (3 hrs)BIOL 4910 - Human Med/Biol Seminar (3 hrs)BIOL 4915 - Research Problems (3-6 hrs)




ASSOCIATE OF SCIENCEArts and Sciences

Purpose

The Associate of Science (A.S.) degree in arts and sciences provides the basis for articulation with senior-level academicinstitutions and is designed to allow students to select courses toward careers in the sciences, health related professions,social sciences or humanities. The A.S. degree represents a further demonstration of the College's commitment to life-longlearning through programs designed to further enhance academic, personal and professional growth and the continuationof higher education and scholarly pursuits.

Goals

1. To prepare students for upper-level education and training.2. To expand students’ educational opportunities and backgrounds.3. To introduce students to foundational topics in the sciences and humanities.4. To encourage the development of critical thinking and problem solving processes.5. To introduce students to the interpretation of data, scientific and clinical readings available in the literature.6. To introduce students to analytical and statistical laboratory situations.7. To introduce and familiarize students with contemporary technology and research.


1. An overall grade point average of 2.0 (out of 4.0), including all transfer courses2. All students must complete 24 credit hours at Our Lady of the Lake College3. Clearance of all indebtedness to the College including the return of all materials borrowed from College library

NOTE: Also see OLOLC General Requirements for Graduation.

Course RequirementsGeneral Education Requirements

ACSM 1110- Introduction to College Education (1 hr)ENGL 1310- English I (3 hrs)ENGL 1311- English II (3 hrs)PSYC 1310- Introduction to Psychology (3 hrs)MATH 1315- College Algebra (3 hrs)RELS 1310- Introduction to Theology (3 hrs)Science (3 chosen from Biology, Chemistry, Physics or Physical Science)

Note: ACSM 1110 may be waived (see OLOLC Policy)


Major Requirements


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MATH 2315- General Statistics (3 hrs)ENGL 2310- Introduction to Literature (3 hrs)Physical/Chemical/Biological Sciences (15-18 hrs)Social Sciences (12-15 hrs)Electives (5-11)

* One Service Learning class is required for completion of an associate degree. Service Learning is an intrinsic componentof RELS 1310 and selected courses in the major

Total Major Requirements (44 Credit Hours)

Total for Associate of Science degree in Arts and Sciences (63 Credit Hours)


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ASSOCIATE OF SCIENCE DEGREELong-Term Care Administration

Purpose

The Associate of Science degree in long-term care administration prepares qualified administrators capable of competing inthe job market of the 21st century. The interdisciplinary long-term care degree draws on a select combination of arts andsciences and professional courses to provide students with a foundation that is broad-based and will aid in theunderstanding of individual and social aspects of aging. Professional skills will also be intertwined as the student begins toprogress in the curriculum.

The content of long-term care administration courses is organized and presented in a manner that provides a foundation ofcontemporary knowledge essential for effective preparation for further study, advanced education and the pursuit of life-long learning. The program prepares students to attain an entry-level position with a long-term care focus, such as jobs innursing homes, continuum of care facilities, skilled units, retirement communities assisted living facilities, senior centers,corporations, volunteer programs and area agencies on aging or other human services organizations. Students completingthe program will also be eligible to apply for a bachelor’s degree program of their choice pending any requirements.

Enrollment

Students may be accepted into the program at the beginning of any term, and students may enroll on a full-time or part-time basis. Entering freshmen, transfer students and students already holding a degree may begin the program.

Requirements for Licensing

No person shall be admitted to or be permitted to take an examination for licensing as a Nursing Facility Administratorunless he shall first submitted evidence satisfactory to the Board that she or he:

Has completed a bachelor’s degree from an accredited institute of higher learning.Has completed 60 hours of college education with an overall C average and three years of experience in nursing oradministration in a licensed nursing facility.Has a two year nursing degree and at least two years experience as a director of Nursing in a licensed nursing facilitywithin the last five years prior to making application for licensure as a nursing facility administrator.“Nursing" as used in sub-paragraph (b) of this paragraph shall mean an individual who is a Licensed Practical Nurseor a Registered Nurse or equivalent; “Administration" as used in sub-paragraph (b) of this paragraph shall mean anindividual whose primary duties include billing, accounts receivable or accounts payable.Fifteen hours of such secondary education must be in the combination of the following courses: accounting, businesslaw, economics, general health care, gerontology, management, marketing, nutrition, physical science, psychologyand sociology.

Note: These qualifications will be in place until January 1, 2012; thereafter, the minimum qualification will be a bachelor’sdegree.


The Associate of Science in long-term care administration is conferred upon students when the following conditions have




been met:

1. Completion of 65 semester credit hours in the required courses, provided the student has met the state requirementsfor licensing noted above

2. Achievement of a cumulative grade point average of 2.0 or higher on all college work3. Completion of all courses with grades of C or higher4. Clearance of all indebtedness to OLOLC, including the return of all materials borrowed from the College library5. Fulfillment of the Administrator in Training (AIT) requirement of the College, which can be up to six months or 1,000

hours, depending on the determination of the Louisiana Board of Examiners for Nursing Home Administrators /Examiners of Nursing Facility Administrators

6. Completion and fulfillment of any other requirement(s) as noted in the catalog7. Completion of the 24-hour residency requirements

Objectives

Upon completion of the program the graduate will be prepared to:

1. Manage within safe, ethical and legal boundaries in compliance with national, state and local standards of practiceand within the scope of practice of the long-term care administration.

2. Integrate spiritual, cultural and developmental concepts and appreciation of the worth of each individual experiencingpsychological, physical and social effects of injury and the disease process.

3. Use critical thinking and problem solving skills in the management of personal and professional situations.4. Accept responsibility for personal and professional development by performance of self-assessment and pursuit of

knowledge and skills using professional literature and educational opportunities.5. Integrate concepts of quality health care with principles of resource management to promote cost-effective services

that address the needs of all residents and/or patients.6. Demonstrate effective and appropriate written, oral and non-verbal communication skills with patients, their families,

colleagues, all other customers and the public.7. Interact effectively with all members of the team, providing information about progress and response to the

adjustment of management, participation in planning and in documenting actions necessary.8. Demonstrate a commitment to health care excellence in the ever-changing health care environment by active

participation in community and professional organizations and professional development activities.


ACSM 1110 Introduction to College Education (1 hr)

ENGL 1310 English I (3 hrs)

ENGL 1311 English II (3 hrs)

CHEM 1310 Introduction to Chemistry (3 hrs)

MATH 1315 College Algebra (3 hrs)

PSYC 1310 Introduction to Psychology (3 hrs)

RELS 1310 Introduction to Theology (3 hrs)


Total Major Requirements (46 Credit Hours)

Total for Associate of Science degree in Long-Term Care Administration (65 Credit Hours)

Curriculum Plan for an Associate of Science Degree in Long-Term Care Administration

Semester I

ACSM 1110 - Introduction to College Education (1 hr)ENGL 1310 - English I (3 hrs)GERO 1310 - Introduction to Gerontology (3 hrs)



PHSC 1310 - Physical Science (3 hrs)RELS 1310 - Introduction to Theology (3 hrs)MATH 1315 - College Algebra (3 hrs)


Semester II

BIOL 1110 - Introduction to Medical Terminology (1 hr)ENGL 1311 - English II (3 hrs)LTCA 1310 - Introduction to Long-Term Care Administration (3 hrs)PSYC 1310 - Introductory Psychology (3 hrs)SPCH 1310 - Interpersonal Communication (3 hrs)PHIL 2310 - Philosophy and Critical Thinking (3 hrs)


Semester III

BIOL 1310 - Introduction to Biology (3 hrs)HSER 2315 - Introduction to Accounting (3 hrs)HSER 2320 - Macroeconomics in Healthcare (3 hrs)LTCA 2310 - Administrative Issues in Aging (3 hrs)MATH 2315 - General Statistics (3 hrs)


Semester IV

LTCA 2315 - Clinicals - Administrator in Training (6 hrs)PHIL 2320 - Ethical Issues in Health Care (3 hrs)PSYC 2330 - Psychology Across the Life Span (3 hrs)SOCI 1310 - Introductory Sociology (3 hrs)


Total for Associate of Science Degree in Long-Term Care Administration (62 Credit Hours)




ASSOCIATE OF SCIENCE DEGREENursing - Traditional Program

Purpose

The purpose of the traditional Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) program of Our Lady of the Lake College is toprepare associate degree nurses who have the necessary skills and competencies to meet the health care needs of God’speople with compassion, understanding, respect and dignity. The ASN program provides an avenue for socialization intothe profession of nursing, fosters a commitment for learning and promotes continued intellectual growth. The graduate ofthis nursing program receives an Associate of Science in Nursing degree and is eligible to write the National CouncilLicensure Examination for Registered Nurses (NCLEX-RN).

Objectives


1. Collect, analyze and prioritize relevant physical, developmental, psychosocial, cultural, spiritual and functionalassessment data to provide individualized patient care.

2. Utilize the nursing process, critical thinking, evidence-based information and knowledge from the arts and sciences tosupport sound clinical decisions.

3. Plan and implement nursing care in a safe, compassionate and culturally-sensitive manner that preserves humandignity and promotes growth of individuals and families.

4. Communicate effectively through verbal, nonverbal, written and technological means with individuals, families, andhealthcare providers.

5. Utilize teaching and learning processes to promote, maintain and restore health for individuals and families across thehealthcare continuum.

6. Manage the efficient, effective use of human, physical, financial and technological resources in providing continuity ofcare within and across healthcare settings.

7. Collaborate with individuals, families and healthcare team members in providing comprehensive, individualized patientcare.

8. Demonstrate accountability in adhering to standards of professional practice within legal and ethical frameworks.9. Participate in activities that promote professional development and personal growth.


It is recommended that applicants to the traditional ASN program meet the following minimum admission criteria:

1. Be accepted for full admission to OLOLC.2. Be in good academic standing at OLOLC.3. Have completed 6 credit hours at OLOLC.4. Have completed the following foundation courses with a grade of C or better: ACSM 1110, ENGL 1310, MATH 1315,

BIOL 2310, CHEM 1310 or CHEM 1315, and PSYC 1310.5. Have earned a grade point average of 2.75 or higher on arts and sciences courses in the ASN curriculum.6. Have earned a grade of C or better in the arts and sciences courses in the ASN curriculum.7. Be in good academic standing from any previously admitted nursing program(s).8. Have completed the Test of Essential Academic Skills (TEAS) with a composite score of 67% or higher.





Students who exclusively take all arts and sciences courses toward the ASN degree at Our Lady of the Lake College andwho meet the minimum admissions requirements are guaranteed admission to the ASN Program. Please contact theSchool of Nursing office at (225) 768-1750 for more information.

Application Process

Applicants to the traditional ASN program must submit an application specific to the ASN program to the Office ofAdmissions by August 15 for the January class and by January 15 for the August class. For information related to makingapplication, refer to the Admissions section of this Catalog.

Admission Decisions

Admission decisions are made in a manner consistent with the College’s policy on admission. Applicants will be consideredon a competitive basis. Factors considered in the review of applications include: the eight admission criteria listed in thissection of the Catalog, the ability to meet the Core Performance Standards of the School of Nursing (provided in thisCatalog), and the College’s policy on admission.

Once an invitation for admission to the traditional ASN program is extended to an applicant, the applicant will be required tosubmit an Application for Approval to Enroll in a Clinical Nursing Course form, submit to a criminal background check andcomply with the health and safety requirements of Our Lady of the Lake College . A discussion of each of theserequirements follows.

The Nurse Practice Act of Louisiana requires that students must be approved by the Louisiana State Board of Nursing(LSBN) to practice as student nurses prior to enrolling in clinical nursing courses. The LSBN requires persons who havebeen arrested, charged with or convicted of any criminal offense in any state to petition the Louisiana State Board in writingfor the right to practice as a student in Louisiana. The LSBN also requires persons who have any addiction or impairmentwhich may affect their ability to practice nursing to petition for the right to practice as a student prior to enrolling in a clinicalnursing course. The Application for Approval to Enroll in a Clinical Nursing Course form will be provided to the studentduring new nursing student orientation.

Students must submit to a criminal background check per LSBN requirements. Information on the procedure for completingthe criminal background check will be provided to students during new nursing student orientation. Final programacceptance may be contingent upon criminal background check results and LSBN approval.

Students are required to comply with the health and safety requirements of Our Lady of the Lake College as stipulated inthis catalog and as updated by the Office of Campus Health and Safety. Information related to these requirements will beprovided to students during new nursing student orientation. Students are responsible for submitting to the Director ofCampus Health and Safety documentation of compliance with these requirements. Students who fail to comply with thehealth and safety requirements will not be permitted to attend the clinical component of their nursing courses and may bedismissed from the [traditional] ASN Program.

Transfer Students

Students who have satisfactorily completed comparable, college-level nursing courses from an NLNAC or CCNEaccredited institution may seek admission to the traditional ASN program by transfer of nursing credits. An assessment willbe made of the student’s prior nursing coursework to determine placement.

Students requesting transfer into the traditional ASN program should meet the following criteria:

1. Be accepted for full admission to OLOLC.2. Be eligible to re-enter the nursing program from which s/he is transferring.3. Have completed the following foundation courses with a grade of C or better: ACSM 1110, ENGL 1310, MATH 1315,

BIOL 2310, CHEM 1310 or CHEM 1315, and PSYC 1310.4. Have earned a grade of C or better on all transfer courses in the ASN curriculum.5. Have earned a grade point average of 2.75 or higher on arts and science courses required in the ASN curriculum.

Students transferring into the traditional ASN program must:

1. Arrange an interview with the Director of Undergraduate Programs to discuss transfer credits and placement in thecurriculum.



2. Provide a transcript of all previous college work at the time of the interview.3. Submit course descriptions and course content from completed nursing course(s) at the time of the interview.4. Submit a letter of good standing from prior nursing program(s). This letter from the administrative head of the prior

program(s) should be mailed directly to the Director of Undergraduate Programs to be received by the time of theinterview.

5. Submit an application specific to the traditional ASN Program to the Office of Admissions by August 15 for theJanuary class and by January 15 for the August class.

6. Submit a letter to the Admission, Progression, and Graduation Committee of the School of Nursing requesting transferinto the traditional ASN Program.



1. Completion of seventy-two to seventy-three (72-73) credit hours in the required courses; completion of nursingcourses within five (5) years. Failure to do so will result in the requirement for the individual to re-apply to the Schoolof Nursing.

2. Achievement of a cumulative grade point average of 2.0 or higher on all college work with grades of C or above in allcourses leading to the Associate of Science in Nursing degree.

3. Completion of all required standardized achievement examinations.4. Fulfillment of the residency requirement of OLOLC, which is 24 credit hours for the Associate of Science degree.5. Clearance of all indebtedness to OLOLC including the return of all materials borrowed from the College Library.

Licensure

Upon completion of the program, the graduate is eligible to take the National Council Licensure Examination for RegisteredNurses (NCLEX-RN). The examination is designed to test knowledge, skills and abilities essential to the safe and effectivepractice of nursing at the entry level. Upon successful completion of this examination, the graduate becomes licensed tolegally practice as a registered nurse in the State of Louisiana.

Each graduate must apply to the Louisiana State Board of Nursing for licensure. The Board of Nursing authorizescandidates to take the NCLEX-RN and provides the registration form for NCLEX-RN. The Board of Nursing may deny astudent permission to take the NCLEX-RN for reasons including disciplinary action, arrest or impairment.

Applicants for licensure who have had a disciplinary action, arrest or impairment must provide documentation of thecircumstances of the action, arrest, or impairment to the Louisiana State Board of Nursing. Failure to disclose thisinformation may result in denial of licensure.

Core Performance Standards for Admission and Progression

The practice of nursing requires specific skills, attributes and qualities. The core performance standards of the School ofNursing apply to all nursing students regardless of program. These standards identify the behavioral criteria which allowthe student to safely perform nursing care and successfully progress in the nursing program. Below are listed theperformance standards of the School of Nursing:

Issue Standard Examples of Necessary Activities (Not all Inclusive)

CriticalThinking

Critical thinking ability forclinical judgment toprovide quality, safepatient care; intellectualability to acquire,assimilate, integrate, andapply information and toproblem solve

Identify cause-effect relationships in clinical situations, develop andimplement nursing care plans according to priorities of care, respondappropriately to emergency situations in the clinical settings

Interpersonal

Interpersonal skills tointeract with individuals,families and groups indifferent settings andfrom a variety of social,cultural and intellectualbackgrounds

Establish therapeutic relationships with patients and professional rapport withother individuals in classroom and clinical settings



Communication

Abilities for interactionwith others in standardEnglish in verbal andwritten form

Explain treatment and procedures; initiate health teaching and therapeuticrelationships; document and interpret nursing actions and patient responses;Communicate information effectively with health care professionals, facultyand students; Evaluate care plans and treatment orders

Mobility

Physical ability to providefor patient safety, movearound physical plant,and maneuver in smallplaces, and physicalhealth stamina to carryout nursing care

Coordinate mobility in patients’ rooms, work spaces and treatment areas;Administer CPR procedures; Lift, move, position and transport patientswithout causing harm, undue pain or discomfort to self or patient; Transportand reach mobile equipment in a timely and cautious manner

Motor Skills

Gross and fine motorabilities to provide safeand effective nursingcare

Calibrate, use and manipulate equipment and instruments in a safe andeffective manner; Position patients in a safe and appropriate manner

Sensory

Use of the senses ofvision, hearing, touchand smell to observe,assess and evaluateeffectively (both close athand)

Hear monitor alarms, emergency signals, auscultatory sounds and cries forhelp; Smell noxious fumes and body fluids; Observe patients’ physical andemotional responses; Assess changes in color, texture, temperature; Performmotor skills for physical examination and/or those related therapeuticinterventions

Behavioral

Possess and exhibitemotional and mentalstability, motivation andflexibility to function innew and/or stressfulenvironment

Recognize possible changes in patients’ behavior/response or health status;Ability to demonstrate caring/empathetic behavior in classroom and clinicalsettings; Manage assignments and schedule changes in classroom,laboratory and clinical settings; Comply with College and School of Nursingpolicies; Respond appropriately to constructive criticism and direction fromfaculty, clinical staff and peers during learning experiences; Manage aprogressive increase in classroom and clinical academic load; Prioritize tasksin order to utilize time effectively; Organize personal life in order to meetcurricular requirements

Cognitive

Utilize previous theorycontent/skills to enhancelearning. Comprehendwritten and verbalinformation. Applyprevious content/skills innew situations. Ability toorganize and synthesizefacts and concepts

Effectively participate in classroom discussion and clinical conferences withfaculty, other students, health professionals, patients and/or family members;Transfer classroom knowledge to clinical settings; Successfully completewritten, computer-based assignments, and research and evaluate literaturesources; Maintain appropriate records; Complete written/oral examinations

Ethical

Uphold honesty andpersonal integrity in allcampus/clinical activities.Function as a patientadvocate when planningand implementingnursing care

Serve as a patient advocate at all times and speak on behalf of a patient’swell-being when s/he is unable to do so; Report unethical or dangerousbehavior that could affect patients or the campus community in general; Someexamples of unethical behavior include plagiarism, test cheating, withholdingrequired information, falsifying documents, providing false information and re-constructing tests

Curriculum Plan for the Traditional Associate of Science in Nursing degree

Foundation Courses (must be in progress or completed prior to application to ASN program)

ACSM 1110 - Introduction to College Education (1 hr)BIOL 2310 - Human Anatomy and Physiology I (3 hrs)ENGL 1310 - English I (3 hrs)MATH 1315 - College Algebra (3 hrs)PSYC 1310 - Introductory Psychology (3 hrs)



Select one from the following: CHEM 1310 - Introduction to Chemistry (3 hrs) or CHEM 1315 - Fundamentals ofChemistry I (3 hrs)


Semester I

BIOL 2311 - Human Anatomy and Physiology II (3 hrs)BIOL 2320 - Fundamentals of Human Nutrition (3 hrs)NURS 1310 - Pharmacology in Nursing (3 hrs)NURS 1710 - Foundations of Nursing Practice (7 hrs)


Semester II

BIOL 2325 - Fundamentals of Microbiology (3 hrs)BIOL 2325L – Fundamentals of Microbiology Lab (1 hr)NURS 1715 - Adult Health Nursing I (5 hrs)NURS 1720 - Mental Health Nursing (4 hrs)PSYC 2330 - Psychology Across the Life Span (3 hrs)


Semester III

NURS 2710 - Adult Health Nursing II (5 hrs)NURS 2715 - Care of Children and Families (4 hrs)ENGL 1311 - English II (3 hrs)


Semester IV

RELS 1310 – Introduction to Theology (3 hrs)NURS 2720 - Care of Women and Neonates (4 hrs)NURS 2725 - Adult Health Nursing III (6 hrs)


Arts and Sciences Courses (including Foundation Courses) (34-35 Credit Hours)

Nursing Courses (38 Credit Hours)

Total Hours for the [traditional] Associate of Science in Nursing degree (72-73 Credit Hours)

Notes:

All of the arts and sciences courses listed in the curriculum plan may be taken prior to admission to the [traditional] ASNProgram. Some arts and sciences courses have prerequisites or corequisites (see course descriptions). Time limits mayapply for some courses. Students interested in enrolling in the ASN Program are advised to have a strong high schoolbackground in English, algebra, biology, chemistry and physics.

ACSM 1110 may be waived (See OLOLC policy)

http://www.ololcollege.edu/catalog0910/General_Academic_Policies.html#Academic_Seminar_Waiver




ASSOCIATE OF SCIENCE DEGREENursing - Accelerated Program

Metropolitan New Orleans Center and Baton Rouge Campus

Purpose

The purpose of the accelerated Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) program of Our Lady of the Lake College is toprepare associate degree nurses who have the necessary skills and competencies to meet the health care needs of God’speople with compassion, understanding, respect and dignity. The ASN Program provides an avenue for socialization intothe profession of nursing, fosters a commitment for learning and promotes continued intellectual growth. The graduate ofthe accelerated nursing program receives an Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) degree and is eligible to write theNational Council Licensure Examination for Registered Nurses (NCLEX-RN). The accelerated nursing program is anintense 10-month program designed to provide an avenue into the nursing profession for students who previously haveearned a non-nursing baccalaureate degree.

Objectives


1. Collect, analyze and prioritize relevant physical, developmental, psychosocial, cultural, spiritual and functionalassessment data to provide individualized patient care.

2. Utilize the nursing process, critical thinking, evidence-based information and knowledge from the arts and sciences tosupport sound clinical decisions.

3. Plan and implement nursing care in a safe, compassionate and culturally-sensitive manner that preserves humandignity and promotes growth of individuals and families.

4. Communicate effectively through verbal, nonverbal, written and technological means with individuals, families, andhealthcare providers.

5. Utilize teaching and learning processes to promote, maintain and restore health for individuals and families across thehealthcare continuum.

6. Manage the efficient, effective use of human, physical, financial and technological resources in providing continuity ofcare within and across healthcare settings.

7. Collaborate with individuals, families and healthcare team members in providing comprehensive, individualized patientcare.

8. Demonstrate accountability in adhering to standards of professional practice within legal and ethical frameworks.9. Participate in activities that promote professional development and personal growth.


Applicants to accelerated ASN programs should meet the following admission criteria:

1. Be accepted for full admission to OLOLC.2. Be in good academic standing at OLOLC.3. Have completed the following courses with a grade of "C" or better: ENGL 1310; ENGL 1311; MATH 1315;

BIOL 2310; CHEM 1310 or CHEM 1315; PSYC 1310; BIOL 2311; BIOL 2320; BIOL 2325; BIOL 2325L; PSYC 2330;RELS 1310.

4. Have earned a grade point average of 3.0 or higher on arts and sciences courses in the ASN curriculum.




5. Be in good academic standing from any previously admitted nursing program(s); A letter of good standing should besubmitted in support of the application, and mailed to the Office of Admissions at the time of application.

Application Process

Students are admitted to the accelerated ASN programs once per year. Applicants to any of the accelerated ASN programsmust submit an application specific to their accelerated ASN Program of choice. Applications for the accelerated programsare due in the Office of Admissions as follows:

New Orleans (Tulane) – January 15Baton Rouge – March 15 New Orleans (East Jefferson/Metairie) – March 15

For information related to making application, refer to the Admissions section of this Catalog.

Admission Decisions

Admission decisions are made in a manner consistent with the College’s policy on admission. Applicants will be consideredon a competitive basis. Factors considered in the review of applications include: the five admission criteria listed in thissection of the catalog, the ability to meet the Core Performance Standards of the School of Nursing (provided in thisCatalog), and the College’s policy on admission.

Applicants to the accelerated ASN programs at the Metropolitan New Orleans Center are selected initially by theAdmissions, Progression and Graduation (APG) Committee of the School of Nursing for interview at the hospital campusapplied for by the applicant. Upon completion of the interview process, the APG Committee notifies the applicant of her/hisfinal acceptance to the program. Applicants to the accelerated ASN Program at the Baton Rouge campus do not have arequired interview process. Once an invitation for admission to the ASN Program is extended to an applicant, the applicantwill be required to submit an Application for Approval to Enroll in a Clinical Nursing Course form, submit to a criminalbackground check and comply with the health and safety requirements of the College. A discussion of each of theserequirements follows.

The Nurse Practice Act of Louisiana requires that students must be approved by the Louisiana State Board of Nursing(LSBN) to practice as student nurses prior to enrolling in clinical nursing courses. The LSBN requires persons who havebeen arrested, charged with or convicted of any criminal offense in any state to petition the Louisiana State Board in writingfor the right to practice as a student in Louisiana. The LSBN also requires persons who have any addiction or impairmentwhich may affect their ability to practice nursing to petition for the right to practice as a student prior to enrolling in clinicalnursing courses. The Application for Approval to Enroll in a Clinical Nursing Course form will be provided to students duringnew nursing student orientation.

Students must submit to a criminal background check per LSBN requirements. Information on the procedure for completingthe criminal background check will be provided to the student during new nursing student orientation. Final programacceptance may be contingent upon criminal background check results and LSBN approval.

Students are required to comply with the health and safety requirements of Our Lady of the Lake College as stipulated inthis catalog and as updated by the Office of Campus Health and Safety. Information related to these requirements will beprovided to students during new nursing student orientation. Students are responsible for submitting to the Director ofCampus Health and Safety documentation of compliance with these requirements. Students who fail to comply with thehealth and safety requirements will not be permitted to attend the clinical component of their nursing courses and may bedismissed from the ASN Program.



1. Completion of 73 credit hours in the required courses; completion of the nursing courses within five years; failure todo so will result in a requirement for the individual to re-apply to the School of Nursing.

2. Achievement of a cumulative grade point average of 2.0 or higher on all college work with grades of "C" or above in allcourses leading to the Associate of Science in Nursing degree.

3. Completion of all required standardized achievement examinations.4. Fulfillment of the residency requirement of OLOLC, which is 24 semester credit hours for the Associate of Science

degree.5. Clearance of all indebtedness to OLOLC including the return of all materials borrowed from the College Library.



Licensure


Each graduate must apply to the Louisiana State Board of Nursing for licensure. The Board of Nursing authorizescandidates to take the NCLEX-RN and provides the registration form for NCLEX-RN. The Board of Nursing may deny astudent permission to take the NCLEX-RN for reasons including disciplinary action, arrest, or impairment.

Applicants for licensure who have had a disciplinary action, arrest or impairment must provide documentation of thecircumstances of the action, arrest or impairment to the Louisiana State Board of Nursing. Failure to disclose thisinformation may result in denial of licensure.

Accelerated ASN Program Curriculum

Pre-Requisite Courses Required to Enter the Program

ENGL 1310 - English I (3 hrs)ENGL 1311 - English II (3 hrs)MATH 1315 - College Algebra (3 hrs)BIOL 2310 - Human Anatomy and Physiology I (3 hrs)BIOL 2311 - Human Anatomy and Physiology II (3 hrs)BIOL 2320 - Fundamentals of Human Nutrition (3 hrs)BIOL 2325 - Fundamentals of Microbiology (3 hrs)BIOL 2325L - Fundamentals of Microbiology Lab (1 hr)PSYC 1310 - Introductory Psychology (3 hrs)PSYC 2330 - Psychology Across the Life Span (3 hrs)RELS 1310 - Introduction to Theology (3 hrs)

Select one from the following: CHEM 1310 - Introduction to Chemistry (3 hrs) or CHEM 1315 - Fundamentals ofChemistry I (3 hrs)


Nursing Courses

NURS 1110 - Transition to Accelerated Nursing Education (1 hr)NURS 1310 - Pharmacology in Nursing (3 hrs)NURS 1710 - Foundations of Nursing Practice (7 hrs)NURS 1715 - Adult Health Nursing I (5 hrs)NURS 1720 - Mental Health Nursing (4 hrs)NURS 2710 - Adult Health Nursing II (5 hrs)NURS 2715 - Care of Children and Families (4 hrs)NURS 2720 - Care of Women and Neonates (4 hrs)NURS 2725 - Adult Health Nursing III (6 hrs)


Total (73 Credit Hours for accelerated Associate of Science in Nursing degree)




ASSOCIATE OF SCIENCE DEGREELPN-RN Transition Program

Purpose

The purpose of the LPN-RN Transition program is to provide the opportunity for students with previously acquired nursingknowledge and skills as a Licensed Practical Nurse to achieve an Associate of Science in Nursing degree and to write theNCLEX-RN.

Admission Criteria

Applicants to the LPN-RN Transition program should meet the following criteria for admission:

1. Current LPN licensure at the time of application and admission.2. Be accepted for full admission to OLOLC.3. Be in good academic standing at OLOLC.4. Have completed six credit hours at OLOLC (these 6 hours may not include NURS 1310).5. Have earned a grade point average of 2.75 or higher on arts and science courses in the nursing curriculum.6. Have successfully completed the following required arts and science courses with a grade of "C" or better:

ACSM 1110- Introduction to College Education (1 hr) ENGL 1310- English I (3 hrs) MATH 1315- College Algebra (3 hrs) BIOL 2310- Human Anatomy and Physiology I (3 hrs) BIOL 2311- Human Anatomy and Physiology II (3 hrs) BIOL 2320- Fundamentals of Human Nutrition (3 hrs) BIOL 2325- Fundamentals of Microbiology (3 hrs)BIOL 2325L- Fundamentals of Microbiology Lab (1 hr) CHEM 1310- Introduction to Chemistry or CHEM 1315 - Fundamentals of

Chemistry I (3 hrs)PSYC 1310- Introductory Psychology (3 hrs) PSYC 2330- Psychology Across the Life Span (3 hrs)

7. Have successfully completed NURS 1310 - Pharmacology in Nursing (3). This course may be taken only aftercompletion of six credit hours of arts and science courses at OLOLC and with permission of the LPN-RN TransitionProgram Coordinator. LPN-RN Transition students may opt to take a Pharmacology Challenge Exam in lieu of NURS1310. Permission to take this examination must be obtained from the LPN-RN Transition Program Coordinator.Students who enroll in NURS 1310 and are not successful (a grade of “C" or better) may not take the PharmacologyChallenge Exam.

8. Have completed the TEAS (Test of Essential Academic Skills) exam.

Admission Decisions

Once an invitation for admission to the LPN-RN Transition program is extended to an applicant, the applicant will berequired to submit an Application for Approval to Enroll in a Clinical Nursing Course form, submit to a criminal backgroundcheck and comply with the health and safety requirements of OLOLC. These requirements are the same as thosediscussed in the section of the catalog for admissions decisions related to the traditional Associate of Science in Nursing(ASN) program.




Once admitted into the LPN-RN Transition program, the student will enroll in NURS 1725: LPN-RN Role Transition, aseven-credit course. Once the transition student successfully completes the transition course, NURS 1725, with a grade of“C" or better, the student progresses to the second year of the [traditional] ASN Program. Credit is granted for the following1000 level courses in nursing at the time of graduation: NURS 1715: Adult Health Nursing I (5 credit hours) and NURS1720: Mental Health Nursing (4 credit hours). If the student does not pass NURS 1725 with a grade of “C" or better s/hecannot repeat the course, but can apply for admission to the traditional Associate of Science in Nursing program.

To obtain specific information regarding the application process and program requirements, students should schedule anappointment with the LPN-RN Transition Program Coordinator.



1. Completion of 72-73 credit hours in the required courses; completion of the nursing courses within five (5) years.Failure to do so will result in the requirement for the individual to re-apply to the School of Nursing.

2. Achievement of a cumulative grade point average of 2.0 or higher on all College work with grades of C or above inall courses leading to the Associate of Science in Nursing degree.

3. Completion of all required standardized achievement examinations.4. Fulfillment of the residency requirement of OLOLC, which is 24 credit hours for the Associate of Science degree.5. Clearance of all indebtedness to OLOLC including the return of all materials borrowed from the College Library.

Licensure


Each graduate must apply to the Louisiana State Board of Nursing for licensure. The Board of Nursing authorizescandidates to take the NCLEX-RN and provides the registration form for NCLEX-RN. The Board of Nursing may deny astudent permission to take the NCLEX-RN for reasons including disciplinary action, arrest or impairment.

Applicants for licensure who have had a disciplinary action, arrest or impairment must provide documentation of thecircumstances of the action, arrest or impairment to the Louisiana State Board of Nursing. Failure to disclose thisinformation may result in denial of licensure.

Curriculum Plan for an Associate of Science in Nursing (LPN-RN Transition Program) degree

Step 1: Arts and Sciences Courses

ACSM 1110 - Introduction to College Education (1 hr)ENGL 1310 - English I (3 hrs)MATH 1315 - College Algebra (3 hrs)BIOL 2310 - Human Anatomy and Physiology I (3 hrs)BIOL 2311 - Human Anatomy and Physiology II (3 hrs)BIOL 2320 - Fundamentals of Human Nutrition (3 hrs)BIOL 2325 - Fundamentals of Microbiology (3 hrs)BIOL 2325L – Fundamentals of Microbiology Lab (1 hr)PSYC 1310 - Introductory Psychology (3 hrs)PSYC 2330 - Psychology Across the Life Span (3 hrs)Select one from the following: CHEM 1310 - Introduction to Chemistry (3 hrs) orCHEM 1315 - Fundamentals of Chemistry I (3 hrs)


Step 2: Completion of the Pharmacology Requirement

Pharmacology Challenge Exam or



NURS 1310 - Pharmacology in Nursing (3 hrs)


Major Courses

Semester I

NURS 1725 - LPN - RN Role Transition (7 hrs)


Second Year of traditional ASN Program

Semester II

NURS 2710 - Adult Health Nursing II (5 hrs)NURS 2715 - Care of Children and Families (4 hrs)ENGL 1311 - English II (3 hrs)


Semester III

RELS 1310 – Introduction to Theology (3 hrs)NURS 2720 - Care of Women and Neonates (4 hrs)NURS 2725 - Adult Health Nursing III (6 hrs)


Note: Credit is granted for the following 1000 level courses in nursing at the time of graduation: NURS 1715: Adult HealthNursing I (5 credit hours) and NURS 1720: Mental Health Nursing (4 credit hours).




ASSOCIATE OF SCIENCE DEGREEPhysical Therapist Assisting

The Physical Therapist Assisting Associate of Science Degree Program at Our Lady of the Lake College has been grantedaccreditation by the Commission on Accreditation in Physical Therapy Education of the American Physical TherapyAssociation (1111 North Fairfax Street, Alexandria, VA 22314 (703) 706-3245).

Purpose

The Physical Therapist Assisting (PTA) Program of Our Lady of the Lake College reflects the mission of the FranciscanMissionaries of Our Lady and Our Lady of the Lake College , in providing an educational environment in which individualscan develop into compassionate health care providers. We invite a diverse population of students to share their talents andgifts in their growth as physical therapist assistants: to develop a spirit of healing—with reverence and love for all of life,with joyfulness of spirit and with humility and justice for all those entrusted to their care. We strive to serve as a role model,resource and a healing presence within the communities we serve.

Learning Outcomes


1. Practice within safe, ethical and legal boundaries in compliance with national, state and local standards of practiceand within the scope of practice of the physical therapist assistant.

2. Integrate spiritual, cultural and age specific sensitivity, with appreciation for reverence and love for all of life,joyfulness of spirit, humility and justice for all those entrusted to our care.

3. Implement a comprehensive treatment plan developed by a physical therapist, utilizing assessment skills, criticalthinking skills and knowledge of basic and applied science.

4. Utilize critical thinking and problem solving skills in the management of professional and personal situations.5. Accept responsibility for personal and professional development by performance of self-assessment and the pursuit of

knowledge and skills through the utilization of professional literature, involvement in professional organizations at alllevels and educational opportunities.

6. Integrate concepts of quality healthcare with principles of resource management to promote cost-effective servicesthat address the needs of all patients.

7. Demonstrate effective and appropriate written, oral and non-verbal communication skills in interactions with patients,families, colleagues, other health care providers and the public.

8. Interact effectively with all members of the healthcare team, providing information about patient progress andresponse to treatment, within the scope of practice of the physical therapist assistant.

9. Participate in the education of other healthcare providers, patients, their families and the public.

Admission Criteria

To be considered for admission to the PTA Program, all applicants must complete the entire PTA applicationprocess by January 15 and meet the minimum admissions criteria listed below:

I. ACADEMIC/COGNITIVE FACTORS

· Meet OLOLC minimum admission criteria at the time of application




· Minimum grade of C in all pre-requisite course work in the degree plan· Recommended Minimum GPA of:

· 2.0 in all college level courses pursued· 2.75 in arts and science pre-requisite courses listed in the PTA Curriculum Plan

(Applicants who fail to meet minimum GPA requirements may be enrolled in the PTA Program afterconsideration by the program director, but may be required to take additional course work.)

· Completion of, or enrollment in, at least 26 credit hours of pre-requisite course work at the time ofapplication, including:· General Education Core· BIOL 2310· BIOL 2311

· Priority is given to:· Applicants who complete all pre-requisite courses prior to enrollment in the PTA Program· Applicants who have completed pre-requisite courses at Our Lady of the Lake College

II. NON-ACADEMIC FACTORS

· Volunteer or Work Experience in a Physical Therapy Department--This provides the opportunity to explorethe practice of physical therapy, roles of physical therapists and physical therapist assistants, and settings inwhich physical therapy is practiced· Applicants must document the recommended minimum of 100 hours in at least one physical therapy

department (forms are provided in the application packet)· Volunteer hours must be completed prior to enrollment in the program· Preferential consideration is given to applicants who have experience in more than one physical therapy

setting and who have completed the minimum hours at the time of application· Three letters of reference from employers, counselors, advisors, mentors or instructors, who can attest to the

applicants academic abilities, personal characteristics and perseverance (reference forms provided in theapplication packet)

· Completed application form, with official transcripts of grades from all colleges/ universities attended· Additional documentation of evidence of life experiences, extraordinary accomplishments and personal

attributes that attest to the applicant’s ability to successfully complete the PTA Program: proven leadershipexperiences, effective communication skills, effective time management and organizational skills, ability toovercome academic challenges, community service activities, motivation and initiative, application of criticalthinking and problem solving skills, cross cultural experiences· Life experiences that may have prohibited academic success but contributed to overall personal

development the following are provided as examples only: family crises financial hardships, educationalhardships, personal conflict, etc.

· Extraordinary educational achievements/accomplishments: honors courses, participation in academicclubs, additional degree or certification, academic scholarships

Admission Process

Admission decisions for clinical programs are made in a manner consistent with the College’s policy on admission and withthe “application to selective admissions program" statement. The Admissions Committee will look carefully at a number offactors that have been determined generally to be good indicators of success in the program. Although these factors arenot absolute “prerequisites" (the Board policy states that “no single factor shall automatically preclude admission"), they areconsidered carefully in making admission decisions. Students are strongly encouraged to plan their academic work andother activities with them in mind.

The primary basis for admission to OLOLC degree programs is the completion of required arts and sciences courses andapparent readiness of the applicant for the program. Special consideration is given to students who have completed all ofthe pre requisite courses, who have taken courses at OLOLC, who have met all minimum admission requirements, andwho possess attributes which add to the cultural or educational diversity of the entering class and the profession. The goalof the admissions process is to ensure the selection of students who exhibit both personal and academic readiness for theprogram and who demonstrate a commitment to physical therapist assisting as their chosen profession. The steps of theadmission process are outlined below:

1. Review of the Application – The admission process begins with a review of the application by the College admissions



staff to assure that all documentation has been provided and that the applicant meets the minimum admissionrequirements.

2. Interview– Qualified applicants will be invited to interview with members of the Admissions Committee. The briefinterview allows committee members to identify qualities which may not otherwise be evident in the application process.

3. Admission Selection– Selection is determined by the Admissions Committee based on the information in the application,academic history and interview results. Admission priority is given to applicants who have demonstrated academic andpersonal readiness to meet the challenges and demands of the accelerated PTA curriculum, oral and writtencommunication skills, attributes that contribute to the diversity of the class, and a commitment to physical therapist assistingas their chosen profession. Applicants who fail to meet minimum application requirements may be admitted to the programafter consideration by the program director, but may be required to take additional course work.

4. Notification of Committee Decisions - All applicants will be notified in writing of the Admission Committee's decision assoon as the selection is completed.

5. Upon admission to the Physical Therapist Assisting Program, all students must meet the following pre-registration healthrequirements; documentation of compliance must be sent to the OLOLC Director of Campus Health and Safety no laterthan the first day of classes:

a. Students must possess a health level sufficient to meet the performance standards necessary for completion of thePhysical Therapist Assisting Program. Students will be provided with the required physical examination form, whichmust be completed by a physician, and a student health history form, which must be completed by the student withintwo months prior to enrollment in PTA courses.

b. Students must provide a current certificate in basic cardiopulmonary resuscitation (provider CPR). The certificationmust remain current throughout the entire program enrollment period.

c. Students must complete and pass the pre-enrollment drug screen.d. Students must receive the hepatitis B immunization series prior to beginning the clinical education courses in the

program. The hepatitis series can be administered by a student's private physician or through the OLOLC Office ofCampus Health and Safety.

e. All students are encouraged to carry hospital insurance throughout their enrollment.

*Students are required to submit to the Office of Campus Health and Safety evidence of compliance with all healthrequirements. Students will not be allowed to attend the clinical portion of their courses until evidence of compliance issubmitted.

After acceptance, students must pass a criminal background check to meet clinical agency requirements, and final programacceptance may be contingent upon background check results. Information on the procedure for completing the criminalbackground check is in the student health packet distributed by the Office of Campus and Health Safety.

Program Progression

The Physical Therapist Assisting (PTA) Program faculty is committed to providing an enriched environment for theeducation of graduates in accordance with the tradition of excellence established by the College and in support of thehealth care needs of the community. The curriculum is designed to reflect current physical therapy practices, the Mission ofOur Lady of the Lake College , and the Statement of Philosophy of the PTA Program. In order to comply with thosestandards, the Progression Policy of the PTA Program has been established and is available in the PTA Handbook.


The Associate of Science degree in physical therapist assisting is conferred upon students when the following conditionshave been met:

1. Completion of 70 semester credit hours in the required courses; and completion of the clinical courses within twoyears.

2. Achievement of a cumulative grade point average of 2.0 or higher on all college work, with grades of C or better in allcourses leading to the Associate of Science degree in physical therapist assisting.

3. Fulfillment of the residency requirement of OLOLC, which is 24 credit hours for the Associate of Science degree.4. Clearance of all indebtedness to OLOLC, including the return of all materials borrowed from the College Library.

Licensure

1. Following graduation from an accredited school of physical therapist assisting, successful performance on the Board



of Physical Therapy Examiners Licensure Examination is required to practice as a physical therapist assistant. TheLouisiana State Board of Physical Therapy Examiners has identified conditions which may preclude an applicant fromwriting the licensing examination.

The Louisiana State Board of Physical Therapy Examiners will review each applicant for licensure and determine eligibility.

Curriculum Plan for Associate of Science Degree in Physical Therapist Assisting

General Education Core Curriculum

ACSM 1110- Academic Seminar (1 hr)ENGL 1310- English Composition (3 hrs)ENGL 1311- English Composition (3 hrs)MATH 1315- College Algebra (3 hrs)RELS 1310- Introduction to Theology (3 hrs)PSYC 1310- Introduction to Psychology (3 hrs)SCIENCE (Biological, natural or physical science elective) (3 hrs)


PTA Program Requirements

BIOL 1110- Medical Terminology (1 hr)BIOL 2310- Anatomy and Physiology (3 hrs)BIOL 2311- Anatomy and Physiology (3 hrs)PHIL- Philosophy Elective (3 hrs)PTAP 1110- Introduction to Patient Care (1 hrs)PTAP 2310- Functional Anatomy and Kinesiology (3 hrs)PTAP 2310L- Functional Anatomy and Kinesiology Lab (1 hr)


PTA Program Clinical Sequence

PTAP 2710- Introduction to Physical Therapy (3 hrs)PTAP 2715- Neuroscience of Rehabilitation (2 hrs)PTAP 2718- Human Development (1 hr)PTAP 2720- Clinical Science I (2 hrs)PTAP 2725- Clinical Science II (3 hrs)PTAP 2730- Clinical Science III (4 hrs)PTAP 2735- Clinical Science IV (2 hrs)PTAP 2740- Pathophysiology (3 hrs)PTAP 2745- Clinical Education I (6 hrs)PTAP 2750- Clinical Education II (10 hrs)


Total for Associate of Science Degree in Physical Therapist Assisting (70 Credit Hours)




ASSOCIATE OF SCIENCE DEGREERadiologic Technology

The Radiologic Technology Program is accredited by the Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology(20 N. Wacker Drive, Suite 2850 Chicago, IL 60606-3182, (312) 704-5300, [email protected]), and holds full approval fromthe Louisiana State Radiologic Technology Board of Examiners.

Purpose

The purpose of the Radiologic Technology Program (RADT) is to prepare competent graduates in the art and science ofradiography and to compete effectively for productive employment. The program prepares graduates with the necessaryskills and context to respond effectively to rapidly developing technologies, cultural diversity and ever changing health caretrends. The faculty is committed to integrating the Franciscan values and the Ethical and Religious Directives for CatholicHealth Care Services throughout the educational process. The graduate of this program receives an Associate of Sciencedegree in radiologic technology and is prepared to write the National Certification Examination administered by theAmerican Registry of Radiologic Technologists.

In accordance with the Our Lady of the Lake College mission, and in fulfilling its purpose, the program acceptsresponsibility to guide students in achieving educational goals. A comprehensive curriculum is provided that consists of abroad base of theory, diverse clinical experiences and advanced imaging technologies. The curriculum providesopportunities for students to develop skills in conceptual understanding, analytical judgment, critical thinking and the abilityto problem solve in the performance of radiologic procedures and in preparation for further study. The learning environmentfosters an appreciation of the different learning styles of students. Clinical skills are developed that reflect appropriateattitudes, moral, ethical and professional attributes, and the Franciscan values in providing care and responding to patients’needs during imaging procedures. Opportunities are provided for participation in College and community service activitiesthat promote creative and responsible contributions to the community. Scholarship is envisioned as an essential componentof the educational process and faculty development is encouraged in support of the program, division and institution. Theprogram recognizes that the educational process profoundly affects student success, thus quality and excellence aredocumented through a systematic evaluation of purpose and outcomes and through external review.

Goals

The purpose is further defined in the following goals:

1. To attract, enroll, retain and graduate academically-prepared and diverse groups of students in the program whopossess motivation and commitment for success.

2. To recognize the individual learning needs of students and provide effective teaching and learning strategies designedto promote student persistence and enhance student academic skills.

3. To provide students with a balance of instruction in radiologic technology courses as well as support courses.4. To provide students with knowledge and skills to competently and safely perform radiologic procedures.5. To facilitate development of applied skills in effective communication, critical thinking and problem solving in the

practice of radiography and in the pursuit of further study.6. To provide learning resources and technology necessary for students’ mastery of learning activities.7. To provide laboratory and clinical experiences that complement didactic instruction and develop clinical skills required

for professional practice.




8. To provide an environment that encourages personal, spiritual, social and professional growth.9. To promote the values of service, reverence, and love for all life, joyfulness of spirit, humility and justice.

10. To provide the health care community with graduate entry-level radiographers skilled in diagnostic imagingprocedures.

11. To support faculty participation in scholarly and creative activities that reinforces instructional skills and scholarship.

Objectives


1. Apply diverse learning strategies and resources that are appropriate for their learning needs and goals, skills level,radiologic technology course materials and learning outcomes that lead to successful progression and completion ofthe program and preparation for further study.

2. Participate in opportunities designed to enhance learning and improve academic skills.3. Integrate basic knowledge acquired in the biological, physical and behavioral sciences, math and liberal arts, with the

analysis and application of knowledge of imaging principles and concepts in the practice of radiology.4. Integrate complex conceptual knowledge of imaging principles and practical skills in the safe performance of

radiological procedures.5. Demonstrate skills in problem solving, critical thinking, analysis, evaluation, decision-making and communication skills

that are essential in the performance of medical imaging procedures.6. Relate learning resources activities to enhanced learning and achievement of radiologic technology course goals,

objectives and competencies.7. Demonstrate proficiency in medical imaging procedures on modern radiologic equipment in a variety of clinical

facilities and experiences.8. Demonstrate the Franciscan values during imaging procedures.9. Demonstrate service to the community and profession from a global perspective and understanding through

commitment to health care ministry, respect and compassion for human dignity, and personal and professionaldevelopment activities.

10. Competently perform a full-range of routine radiologic procedures on patients as an entry-level practitioner.


Admission decisions to the clinical programs are made in a manner consistent with the College’s policy on admission andwith the “application to selective admissions program" statement, which follows the policy. The Admissions Committee willlook carefully at a number of factors that have been determined generally to be good indicators of success in the program.Although these factors are not absolute “prerequisites" (the policy states that “no single factor shall automatically precludeadmission"), they are considered carefully in making admission decisions and students are strongly encouraged to plantheir academic work and other activities with them in mind.

An outline of the application procedure, the admission process and timetable, and a list of pre-enrollment requirements forthe Radiologic Technology Program are available in the admission application packet, which is located in the Office ofAdmissions. We strongly recommend that applicants meet with their academic advisors to review the application process.

To be considered for admission to the Radiologic Technology Program, all applicants must complete the entire applicationprocess by March 15 including submission of the completed radiologic technology application and meeting therecommended minimum admissions criteria listed below:

1. GPA Requirements: Note: We strongly encourage applicants to complete all general education core requirements as well as all arts andsciences course requirements listed in the curriculum plan prior to the admissions decision deadline.

a. Minimum grade of “C" in high school algebra, biology, chemistry and physics (or college equivalents)b. Minimum of 2.5 cumulative high school GPAc. Minimum of 2.5 cumulative average in core coursesd. Minimum of 2.5 average in science core courses

2. Completion of a minimum of at least seven semester credit hours of core courses at OLOLC3. Competitive ACT scores4. Documented completion of 50 volunteer service hours in the radiology department of a hospital and/or work

experience in a radiology department of a hospital, clinic or imaging center (A documentation form is provided in theapplication packet.)

5. Capability to contribute to a diverse learning community and perseverance in overcoming challenges to achieve goals6. Attendance at the information session sponsored by the program



7. Completion of a short written narrative or interview (decided by Admissions Committee)8. Minimum age of 18 at time of enrollment

Admission Process

Entrance into the Radiologic Technology Program at Our Lady of the Lake College is highly competitive and therequirements of the curriculum are very demanding. Selection of applicants is based on evidence of academic preparationand achievement, evidence of commitment to diversity, as well as non-academic attributes. The arts and sciences corecourses in the curriculum provide a foundation for further study and the level to which applicants complete these courses isused to indicate potential for success in the Radiologic Technology Program. Applicants must also provide evidence of anunderstanding of the demands of the profession through related experience. Applicants are given the opportunity todescribe their personal attributes, special accomplishments and challenges in relation to achieving educational goals.Selection decisions will also include consideration of an applicant's unique characteristics and the ability to resolveobstacles while pursuing academic goals. Applicants are required to attend an information session and/or interview prior toselection to review remaining admission protocol and to share and exchange experiences and expectations related to thedemands of the program.

All applicants are notified in writing of final admission decisions. Upon admission to the program, accepted applicants mustcomplete pre-registration (pre-enrollment) requirements. Evidence of compliance with all health and CPR requirementsmust be sent to the OLOLC Director of Campus Health and Safety no later than the first day of classes.

1. Students must possess a health level sufficient to meet the performance standards necessary for completion of theRadiologic Technology Program. Students will be provided with the required physical examination form, which mustbe completed by a physician, and a student health history form, which must be completed by the student within twomonths prior to enrollment in the radiologic technology courses.

2. Students must confirm receipt of the pregnancy policy (included in the health packet).3. Students must provide a current certificate in basic cardiopulmonary resuscitation (provider CPR). The certification

must remain current throughout the entire program enrollment period.4. Students must complete and pass the pre-enrollment drug screen.5. After acceptance, students must pass a criminal background check to meet clinical agency requirements, and final

program acceptance may be contingent upon background check results. Information on the procedure for completingthe criminal background check is in the student health packet distributed by the Office of Campus Health and Safety.

6. Students must receive the Hepatitis B immunization series prior to beginning the clinical rotations. The Hepatitisimmunization series can be administered by a student's private physician or through the college’s Office of Health andSafety.

7. Students must receive a TB skin test. The TB skin test must be renewed annually.8. We strongly encourage students to carry health insurance throughout their enrollment.

If pre-registration health requirements are not met, students will not be permitted to enroll in the program. Admission andenrollment in the program begins in the fall semester each year.

Individuals with prior education in a radiologic technology program may contact OLOLC for information concerning policiesfor admission with advanced standing and transfer of course work.

Curriculum Plan

Students are encouraged to complete all Pre-Radiologic Technology (RADT) course requirements listed in the curriculumplan prior to admission to the Radiologic Technology Program. Some of the general education, arts and sciences courseshave pre- or co-requisite requirements therefore; additional courses not listed below may be needed. Students interested inenrolling in the Pre-RADT courses are advised to have a strong background in English, algebra, biology, chemistry andphysics. It is strongly recommended that interested students see advisors for assistance in developing a degree plan thatwill enable them to complete the Pre-RADT course requirements in a timely manner in preparation for admission to theprogram. Enrollment in RADT courses is restricted to students admitted to the program. Program enrollment requires twoconsecutive years and the specific Radiologic Technology course requirements for Level I must be completed prior toadvancing to Level II (admitted students only). Time limits may apply for some courses.


The Associate of Science degree in radiologic technology is conferred upon students when the following conditions havebeen met:



1. Completion of 78 semester credit hours in the required courses; completion of the radiologic technology courseswithin three years;

2. A cumulative grade point average of 2.0 or higher on all college work; completion of all radiologic technology courseswith a grade of C or above; completion of all required competencies (didactic, clinical and laboratory);

3. Completion of all required standardized achievement examinations; and4. Fulfillment of the residency requirement of OLOL College, which is 24 credit hours for the Associate of Science

degree.5. Clearance of all indebtedness to OLOL College, including the return of all materials borrowed from the College library.

Certification

Students completing all academic degree requirements of the program are eligible for certification by computer examinationby the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT). Graduates must comply with the “Rules of Ethics" andeducational requirements of the ARRT. Candidates who violate the “Rules of Ethics" such as the conviction of a crime(gross misdemeanor or felony), must provide the ARRT with a written explanation, including court documentation of thecharges, with the application for examination. Individuals who are not yet enrolled in the Radiologic Technology Programmay submit a pre-application request form to the ARRT anytime either before or after enrollment to review the impact ofviolations on their eligibility for certification. Pre-radiologic students must contact the ARRT directly to request the pre-application form (1255 Northland Dr., St. Paul, MN 55120-1155, www.ARRT.org). Applications and procedures forcomputer-based administration of the examination are provided to graduation candidates by the Director during January ofthe final semester. Students completing the program in May who meet eligibility requirements should submit the ARRTexamination application at least three months before graduation (allow up to six or seven weeks for processing). It is thestudent’s responsibility to complete the application process. The completed application must be signed by the programdirector before it can be submitted to the ARRT. The appropriate fee must be submitted with the application.

NOTE: Applicants for ARRT certification by computer examination should assure that their testing date at the appropriatetest center and receipt of examination results occurs prior to expiration of their temporary Louisiana license permit.

Licensure

The Medical Radiation Health and Safety Act No. 485 requires that all persons in hospitals/clinics using radioactivematerials or equipment emitting or detecting ionizing radiation on humans for diagnostic or therapeutic purposes to belicensed by the State of Louisiana. Students enrolled in and attending a board-approved school of radiologic technologywho apply ionizing radiation to humans for necessary diagnostic or therapeutic purposes while under the supervision of alicensed practitioner or licensed radiologic technologist at the approved clinical affiliate of the sponsoring institution areexempt from the licensure requirements. Students are exempt only for the supervised clinical assignments required by theprogram.

Graduates of the program who are seeking employment in hospitals or clinics in Louisiana but awaiting first ARRTexamination results must make application to the appropriate State Board for a license and a temporary permit and submitappropriate fees. The temporary permit is good for 90 days. The applications are provided by the director during January ofthe final semester. It is the student’s responsibility to complete the application process, obtain the director’s signature, andsubmit the application with appropriate fees. Results of the ARRT examination are required for Louisiana licensing.Therefore, graduates must allow the ARRT to release their examination results to the Licensure Board. Failure to do so willresult in revocation of the temporary license permit, which cannot be renewed and may result in a loss of work in a hospital.

Pre-RADT Curriculum

General Education Core Course Requirements

ACSM 1110- Academic Seminar (1 hr)*MATH 1315- College Algebra (3 hrs)ENGL 1310- English I (3 hrs)ENGL 1311- English II (3 hrs)*PSYC 1310- Introductory Psychology (3 hrs)*PHSC 1310- Introduction to Physical Science (3 hrs)RELS 1310- Introduction to Religion (3 hrs)

*These courses must be successfully completed to meet RADT program requirements with no exceptions

Additional Pre-RADT Arts & Sciences Course Requirements



BIOL 1110- Medical Terminology (1 hr)BIOL 2310- Human Anatomy & Physiology I (3 hrs)BIOL 2311- Human Anatomy & Physiology (3 hrs)

RADT Program Requirements

LEVEL I

Semester I

RADT 1710- Introduction to Radiology (3 hrs)RADT 1720- Image Production I (3 hrs)RADT 1740- Radiographic Practicum I (5 hrs)

Semester II

RADT 1715-Radiographic Procedures (3 hrs)RADT 1725- Image Production II (3 hrs)RADT 1741- Radiographic Practicum II (6 hrs)

Summer

RADT 1730- Radiation Protection/Radiology (2 hrs)RADT 1742- Radiographic Practicum III (3 hrs)

LEVEL II

Semester III

RADT 2715- Specialized Imaging Technology (3 hrs)RADT 2720- Advanced Radiographic Procedures (3 hrs)RADT 2740- Radiographic Practicum IV (6 hrs)

Semester IV

RADT 2725- Radiographic Pathology (2 hrs)RADT 2730- Senior Seminar (2 hrs)RADT 2741-Radiographic Practicum V (8 hrs)

Degree Requirements:

Arts and Sciences courses: 26 credit hoursRADT courses: 52 credit hoursTotal: 78 credit hours




ASSOCIATE OF SCIENCE DEGREERespiratory Therapy

The Respiratory Therapy Program at Our Lady of the Lake College (OLOLC) is a consortium program with the Departmentof Cardiopulmonary Science of the LSU Health Sciences Center. The Respiratory Therapy Program is accredited by theCommittee on Accreditation for Respiratory Care (CoARC). CoARC: 1248 Harwood Rd, Bedford, TX 76021-4244.

Purpose

The purpose of the Associate of Science degree in respiratory therapy is to prepare students to function as competentlicensed registered respiratory therapists. Graduates of this program will be eligible to take the Registry Examinations forAdvanced Level Respiratory Therapists administered by the National Board for Respiratory Care, leading to the credentialof Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT). Graduates will also be eligible to apply for a license to practice respiratorytherapy in the State of Louisiana.

Goal and Objectives

The goal of the Respiratory Therapy program is to graduate competent advanced-level Respiratory Therapists.

Upon completion of the program, the graduate will be able to

· Demonstrate the ability to comprehend, apply and evaluate clinical information relevant to the roles an advanced-levelrespiratory therapist (cognitive domain).

· Demonstrate the technical proficiency in all the skills necessary to fulfill their roles as an advanced-level respiratorytherapist (psychomotor domain).

· Demonstrate profession behaviors consistent with employer expectations of an advance advanced-level respiratorytherapist (affective domain).

Enrollment

Students may enroll in prerequisite courses at any time. Students applying for admission to the Respiratory TherapyProgram (second year of the curriculum) must complete 33 credit hours of prerequisite courses in the humanities, socialsciences and basic sciences of biology, chemistry, physics and microbiology. A maximum of 20 students will be acceptedinto the clinical (second) year. The minimum grade point average (GPA) for admission to the Respiratory Therapy Programis 2.5 in prerequisite courses and an overall GPA of 2.0 in all college work attempted. Applicants must have earned gradesof “C" or better in all foundation courses. Since admission to the clinical year is selective, some qualified candidates maynot be admitted in the year of their application. These students are urged to reapply the following year.

Admission Process

Admissions decisions to the clinical programs are made in a manner consistent with the College’s policy on admission andwith the “application to selective admissions program" statement, which follows the policy. The program will look carefully ata number of factors that have been determined generally to be good indicators of success in the program. Although these




factors are not absolute prerequisites (the policy states that “no single factor shall automatically preclude admission"), theyare considered carefully in making admissions decisions and students are strongly encouraged to plan their academic workand other activities with them in mind.

Students who have completed all prerequisite courses as described in this section of the catalog or who are in their lastsemester of prerequisite coursework may complete an application for admission to the clinical year of the RespiratoryTherapy Program. The Office of Admissions accepts applications for the Respiratory Therapy Program at any time. Thedeadline for submitting an application is September 15. Preference will be given to OLOLC students who have completedall prerequisite courses. Students who have not met all prerequisites may submit an application; however, such applicationswill be considered in light of the number of qualified applicants and the specific outstanding prerequisite courses.Completion of the entire two-year curriculum is required for the Associate of Science degree. Applicants who are notselected for admission must reapply the following year; applications will not be maintained from year to year.

After acceptance, students must pass a criminal background check to meet clinical agency requirements, and final programacceptance may be contingent upon background check results. Information on the procedure for completing the criminalbackground check is in the student health packet distributed by the OLOLC Office of Health and Campus Safety.

Length of Program

The Respiratory Therapy Program is designed so students can complete all of the prerequisite and professional courseswithin a two and one half year period. Prerequisite courses constitute 33 credit hours, and the professional portion of thecurriculum makes up 50 credit hours, for a total of 83 credit hours. The prerequisite portion of the program is composed oflecture/laboratory educational experiences, whereas the professional courses involve lecture/laboratory coursework andclinical experiences at various clinical sites in the metropolitan Baton Rouge area. Professional courses will focus onpreparing students to provide respiratory care services in general and acute care settings.

Progression Policies

A student is allowed to progress in the Respiratory Therapy Program provided competence is demonstrated in requiredtheory and clinical skills by the end of each semester. Respiratory therapy courses are designed to build upon previouscourses and support courses as identified in the curriculum. Progressions and dismissal policies are published in theRespiratory Therapy Program Student Handbook.

Credit for Repeated Courses

Students will be permitted to repeat only one course in the Respiratory Therapy Program. In the event a course is repeated,both grades will be recorded on the transcript. Both courses will be computed in the GPA and hours earned.


The Associate of Science degree in respiratory therapy is conferred to students when the following conditions have beenmet:

1. Completion of eighty three (83) semester hours in the required courses;2. Achievement of an overall grade point average of 2.0 or higher on all college work with grades of C or above in all

courses listed in the respiratory therapy curriculum;3. Clearance of all indebtedness to Our Lady of the Lake College, including return of all materials borrowed from the

College library; and4. Fulfillment of the residency requirements of the College (24 credit hours for the Associate of Science degree).

Licensure

Upon application for registration, certification and/or licensure, applicants will be required to declare whether or not theyhave ever been arrested or convicted of a felony, and will be subject to background searches which may disqualify themfrom acquiring the credential.

Curriculum Plan for Associate of Science Degree in Respiratory Therapy


ASCM 1110- Academic Seminar (1 hr)



ENGL 1310- English I (3 hrs)ENGL 1311- English II (3 hrs)MATH 1315- College Algebra (3 hrs)PHSC 1310-Physical Science (3 hrs)PSYC 1310- Introductory Psychology (3 hrs)RELS 1310- Introduction to Theology (3 hrs)

Program Pre-requisites

BIOL 1110- Medical Terminology (1 hr)BIOL 2310- Anatomy and Physiology I (3 hrs)BIOL 2311- Anatomy and Physiology II (3 hrs)BIOL 2325- Microbiology (3 hrs)BIOL 2325L- Microbiology Lab (1 hr)CHEM 1315- Chemistry (3 hrs)


Professional Courses

Spring

RESP 2707- Cardiopulmonary Pharmacology (3 hrs) RESP 2708- Respiratory Therapy Fundamentals (3 hrs) RESP 2712- Cardiopulmonary Anatomy and Physiology (3 hrs) RESP 2715- Clinical Applications and Procedures I (7 hrs)

Total (16 credit hours)

Summer

RESP 2720- Critical Care Concepts I (2 hrs) RESP 2722- Cardiopulmonary Pathophysiology (2 hrs)RESP 2723- Clinical Applications and Procedures II (4 hrs)


Fall

RESP 2730- Critical Care Concepts II (2 hrs)RESP 2733- Cardiopulmonary Rehabilitation and Long Term Care (3 hrs)RESP 2737- Neonatal and Pediatric Respiratory Care (3 hrs)RESP 2738- Clinical Applications and Procedures III (5 hrs)


Spring

RESP 2736- Pulmonary Diagnostic Testing (3 hrs)RESP 2740- Critical Care Concepts III (2 hrs)RESP 2741-Clinical Applications and Procedures IV (5 hrs)RESP 2742- Critical Care Seminar (1 hr)RESP 2743- Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation and Advanced cardiac life support (2 hrs)


Total hours for Associate of Science degree (83 Credit Hours)




ASSOCIATE OF SCIENCE DEGREESurgical Technology

The Surgical Technology Program is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs(CAAHEP: 7108 South Alton Way, Building C, Englewood, CO 80112; (303) 694-9262) and the Accreditation ReviewCommittee for Education in Surgical Technology (ARC-ST: 6 West Dry Creek Circle, Suite 110, Littleton, CO 80120; (303)694-9262).

The Surgical Technology Program provides students with integrated learning and experience in the theory and clinicalpractice of surgical technology. It is designed to enable graduates to provide high standards of care, consistent with themission of Our Lady of the Lake College . Arts and sciences courses provide a foundation for intellectual growth and life-long learning.

Purpose

The purpose of this program is to provide the knowledge and skills essential for efficient and safe performance in the role ofsurgical technologist. Cognitive, psychomotor and affective skills are taught and evaluated in the classroom, skillslaboratory and surgical suite. Students practice all aspects of surgical technology in controlled environments, to adequatelyprepare them for entering the intense operating room environment.

The program fosters personal and professional growth by utilizing teaching methods that encourage critical thinking andindependent study.

Objectives

Upon completion of the program, the graduate will:

1. Utilize spiritual, cultural and developmental concepts in the role of surgical technologist2. Apply knowledge from biological and psychological sciences with concepts of surgical technology in performing the

roles of surgical technologist3. Demonstrate psychomotor competencies in performing the various skills required for the role of surgical technologist4. Utilize critical thinking skills in the delivery of perioperative care as surgical technologist5. Communicate effectively with members of the surgical team6. Practice within the legal and ethical boundaries of the role of surgical technologist7. Accept responsibility for continuing the process of professional and personal growth.


1. Minimum college grade point average of 2.02. Minimum grade of C or better in all prerequisite arts and sciences courses in the Surgical Technology Curriculum

(ACSM 1110, BIOL 1110, BIOL 2310, BIOL 2311, BIOL 2310L, BIOL 2311L, BIOL 2325, BIOL 2325L, CHEM 1310,ENGL 1310, ENGL 1311, MATH 1315)

3. Minimum grade of C or better in SURT 1110, 1310, and 1310L

Admission Process

Admissions decisions for clinical programs are made in a manner consistent with the College’s policy on admission and




with the “application to selective admissions program" statement which follows the Board policy in the Catalog. Theprogram faculty will look carefully at a number of factors that have been determined generally to be good indicators ofsuccess in the program. Although these factors are not absolute prerequisites (the Board policy states that “no single factorshall automatically preclude admission"), they are considered carefully in making admission decisions and students arestrongly encouraged to plan their academic work and other activities with them in mind.

The student’s performance in arts and sciences courses in the curriculum indicates the applicant’s potential for success inthe clinical program. The admission process is outlined in the admission application packet.

After acceptance, students must pass a criminal background check to meet clinical agency requirements, and final programacceptance may be contingent upon background check results. Information on the procedure for completing the criminalbackground check is in the student health packet distributed by the OLOLC Office of Health and Campus Safety.

Progression

To progress in the Surgical Technology Program, the student must meet all academic and behavior criteria listed in theOLOLC Student Handbook each semester. In addition, the attendance and behavior guidelines specific to the SurgicalTechnology Program and the core performance standards must be met.


The Associate of Science degree in surgical technology is conferred to students when the following conditions have beenmet in addition to the general requirements for graduation:

1. Completion of sixty four ( 64) semester credit hours in the required courses; and completion of the surgical technologycourses within three (3) semesters

2. Achievement of a cumulative grade point average of 2.0 or higher on all college work, with grades of C or above in allcourses leading to the Associate of Science degree

3. Achievement of a minimum of 80% in all surgical technology courses4. Fulfillment of the OLOLC residency requirements (24 credit hours for the Associate of Science degree)5. Clearance of all indebtedness to OLOLC including the return of all materials borrowed from the College library.


· ACSM 1110 Introduction to College Education (1 hr)· ENGL 1310 English I (3 hrs)· ENGL 1311 English II (3 hrs)· CHEM 1310 Introduction to Chemistry (3 hrs)· MATH 1315 College Algebra (3 hrs) · PSYC 1310 Introduction to Psychology (3 hrs)· RELS 1310 Introduction to Theology (3 hrs)


Required Sciences Courses

· BIOL 1110 Medical Terminology (1 hr)· BIOL 2310 Human Anatomy & Physiology (3 hrs)· BIOL 2310L Human Anatomy & Physiology I Lab (1 hr)· BIOL 2311 Human Anatomy & Physiology II (3 hrs)· BIOL 2311L Human Anatomy & Physiology II Lab (1 hr)· BIOL 2325 Fundamentals of Microbiology (3 hrs)· BIOL 2325L Fundamentals of Microbiology Lab (1 hr)


Surgical Technology Courses Total (32 Credit Hours)

Degree Total (64 Credit Hours)

Curriculum Plan for Associate of Science Degree in Surgical Technology



Semester I (Fall)

ACSM 1110 - Introduction to College Education (1 hr)BIOL 1110 - Introduction to Medical Terminology (1 hr)SURT 1110 - Introduction of Surgical Technology (1 hr)BIOL 2310 - Human Anatomy and Physiology I (3 hrs)BIOL 2310L - Laboratory for BIOL 2310 (1 hr)CHEM 1310 - Introduction to Chemistry (3 hrs)ENGL 1310 - English I (3 hrs)MATH 1315 - College Algebra (3 hrs)


Semester II (Spring)

BIOL 2311 - Human Anatomy and Physiology II (3 hrs)BIOL 2311L - Laboratory for BIOL 2311 (1 hr)BIOL 2325 - Fundamentals of Microbiology (3 hrs)BIOL 2325L - Laboratory for BIOL 2325 (1 hr)ENGL 1311- English II (3 hrs)SURT 1310 - Fundamentals of Surgical Technology (3 hrs)SURT 1310L - Fundamentals of Surgical Technology Skills Lab (1 hr)


Semester III (Summer)

SURT 1710 - Surgical Procedures I (3 hrs)SURT 1711 - Surgical Procedures II (3 hrs)SURT 1720 - Skills Lab I (2 hrs)


Semester IV (Fall)

PSYC 1310 - Introductory Psychology (3 hrs)SURT 2710 - Surgical Procedures III (3 hrs)SURT 2720 - Surgical Procedures Practicum I (7 hrs)


Semester V (Spring)

SURT 2721 - Surgical Procedures Practicum II (9 hrs)RELS 1310 - Introduction to Theology (3 hrs)


Arts and Science Courses (32 Credit Hours)

Surgical Technology Courses (32 Credit Hours)

Total Hours for Associate of Science Degree in Surgical Technology (64 Hours)

Note: All arts and sciences courses may be completed prior to admission to the Surgical Technology Program. Some of thearts and sciences courses have pre- or co-requisite requirements. Students enrolling in these courses are advised to havea strong high school background in English, algebra, biology and chemistry.

Surgical Technology Degree Completion Track



Purpose

The purpose of this track is to provide an opportunity for graduates of the OLOLC Surgical Technology Certificate Programto complete the requirements for an Associate of Science degree in surgical technology.


1. Completion of the OLOLC Certificate in Surgical Technology Program (41 credits)2. Achievement of National Certification in Surgical Technologist (CST)3. Minimum of one year professional experience as a Certified Surgical Technologist


1. Completion of courses with a grade of C or better2. Clearance of all indebtedness to the College including the return of all materials borrowed from the College library

The 41 credits in the Certificate Program in Surgical Technology plus the 22 credits in the completion track fulfill therequirements for the Associate of Science degree in surgical technology.

Curriculum

Completion of the following courses

CHEM 1310 - Introduction to Chemistry ( 3 hrs)ENGL 1310 - English I (3 hrs)ENGL 1311 - English II (3 hrs)MATH 1315 - College Algebra (3 hrs)PSYC 1310 - Introductory Psychology (3 hrs)RELS 1310 - Introduction to Theology (3 hrs)SURT 2730 - Professional Portfolio Self Study Course (4 hrs)

Note:

The program consists of 64 credits. The certificate in surgical technology was 41 credits and included the following courses:BIOL 1110, BIOL 2310, BIOL 2311, BIOL 2310L, BIOL 2311L, BIOL 2325, and BIOL 2325L. Therefore, students mustcomplete a minimum of 22 credits in addition to the certificate program.


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UNDERGRADUATE COURSES

A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W X Y Z

ACSM 1110 - Introduction to College Education

This course is designed to assist the student in achieving educational goals. A variety of skills relating to classroom andindividual study at the College level are presented. These skills include: note taking, test taking, time management andstress reduction. Skills in the utilization of library facilities, the College library and computers are also introduced. Studentsenrolling in ACSM 1110 are required to attend New Student Orientation, which is held prior to the start of classes for thefall, spring, and summer semesters. Any student who does NOT satisfactorily complete ACSM 1110 (with a grade of "C" orbetter) must repeat the course during the next semester of enrollment. The student will be allowed to take other coursework only after securing the permission of the Dean, Arts, Sciences, and Health Professions.

Credit Hours: 1 Prerequisites: For all new students, ACSM 1110 should be the first credit course for matriculation into the College. Transferstudents with a 2.0 GPA with 45 credit hours, or a 3.0 GPA with 30 credit hours are exempt from ACSM 1110.

ACSM 1310 - Introduction to Baccalaureate Education

This course provides students in baccalaureate programs program-specific information, insights, and tools that maximizetheir academic success and achieve career goals. ACSM 1310 should be taken concurrently with ACSM 1110 or as soonas students begin the baccalaureate program in Arts and Sciences.

Credit Hours: 3 Prerequisites or Co-requisites: ACSM 1110

ACSM 4110-Senior Seminar

ACSM 4110 serves as a capstone course for the Bachelor of Liberal Studies Program. Students in the seminar (1) reflectupon and evaluate their undergraduate experiences, especially the interrelatedness of the courses they have studies andthe major concepts they have assimilated, (2) demonstrate skills they have mastered, and (3) refine their postgraduateplans. This course should be in the final semester of the program.

Credit Hours: 1Prerequisites: All requirements for the BLS program except those taken in last semester of the senior year

ANTH 1310 - Introduction to Anthropology

This is a course in socio-cultural anthropology. It will discuss and describe such concepts as: 1) important explanatory andinterpretive paradigms (cultural materialism, sociobiology, symbolic anthropology, cognitive anthropology,) post-modernism); 2) subsistence, technology and economics (subsistence types, culture and technology variation, exchangesystems); 3) social organization (class and castes, marital residence, descent and kinship, enculturation, rites of passage);




4) religion and ideology (mythology, prehistoric religions, a survey of world religions, witchcraft and magic); 5) fieldwork(data collection, data analyses, culture shock).

Credit Hours: 3 Prerequisites: None

ANTH 3310 - Religions of the World

The primary objective of this course will be to study, compare, and contrast the great world religions. These will include:Christianity; Islam; Hinduism; Buddhism; Sikhism; Confucianism; Taoism; and Judaism. Lesser know religions will also bestudied: Baha'ism; Jainism; Shintoism; Zoroastrianism. Note: This course cross registers with RELS 3315.

Credit Hours: 3 Prerequisites: ENGL 1310

ANTH 3315 - Ethnomedicine

This course will focus on the concepts of medicine and healing in a cross-cultural context. Topics covered will includemedical pluralism (indigenous healing practices and ideologies vs.: formal or western medical practices), cultural specificillness, and ethnobotany. The future of traditional medicine in an increasingly westernized world will also be discussed.


ANTH 3325 - Anthropology of Religion

This course will explore and analyze religion (understood as both a social institution and a cultural ideology) from adistinctively anthropological point of view. Particular emphasis will be placed on both the purely theoretical andethnographic issues that are intrinsic to a cross-cultural examination of religion. This course cross registers with RELS3325.

Credit Hours: 3 Prerequisites: ENGL 1311, RELS 1310 or RELS 2310

ANTH 4310-Anthropology of Gender, Sexuality, and Patriarchy

This course will critically examine the dynamics of power vis-à-vis the disenfranchised and the dispossessed in bothgeneral terms and in regard to specific cases globally, specifically in those cases involving abuses of patriarchy. Thisexamination will necessarily involve discussions of feminism and feminist theory, the cultural construction of gender andsexuality, and the cultural origins of patriarchy. Also, the traditional or essentialist perspective will be compared andcontrasted with the postmodern perspective

Credit Hours: 3Prerequisites: ENGL 2320; ANTH 1310

ART 1310 - Art Appreciation

This introductory course is a study of how art reflects and shapes human experiences. Students are provided withconcepts, terms, and a historical context with which to develop, analyze and articulate their personal responses to a varietyof visual media, painting, sculpture, architecture and photography. Class sessions include lecture, discussion, and reflectivewriting. Works of art are experienced through exhibits, slides, films, and field trips. One research paper is required.

Credit Hours: 3 Prerequisite: None

ART 3310 - Literature and the Visual Arts

This course examines the relationships of the literary and visual arts. Comparative study focuses upon various practices,critical theories, and social, historical, and philosophical concepts that cross-artistic boundaries and influence specificworks of literature and/or visual arts. Class sessions include lecture, discussion, film, and slide presentations as well asgroup activities. Critical thinking is encouraged as students apply concepts to analysis of fiction, poetry, paintings andsculpture from Western and Non-Western cultures. One analytical research paper and several short class presentations are



required. This course is team taught by English and art faculty. Credit may be earned for either ENGL 3310 or ART 3310,but not for both.

Credit Hours: 3 Prerequisites: ENGL 1311, ART 1310; ENGL 2310 recommended

BIOL 1110 - Introduction to Medical Terminology

This course will introduce pre-clinical students in the various allied health sciences to both basic medical and clinicalterminology. Vocabulary relevant to basic human anatomy and physiology, medicine and health, disease and clinicalanalyses will be emphasized. Jargon applicable to clinical specialties such as nursing, surgical technology, RadiologicTechnology, physical therapy, medical technology and emergency health science will be emphasized. Instruction will utilizea team approach; some instruction methods will involve the use of specific computer programs.


BIOL 1310 - Introduction to Biology

This one semester course presents, describes, discusses, and theorizes about the fundamentals of biology. The topicsinclude: basic biochemistry; cell structure and function; tissue structure and function; genetics and nucleic acids; meiosis;protein synthesis; enzymes; biological membranes; osmosis; active transport; facilitated transport; etc. This course isrequired for all students lacking previous coursework in biology. Course must be successfully completed before studentsmay enroll in BIOL 2310 (A&P-I) or BIOL 1315 General Biology-I).

Note: This course is required for new students who have not had high school or College biology coursework within the lastfive years.


BIOL 1315 - General Biology I

This course is an introduction to biologic principles. Students will student basic and important concepts in biology. Theseinclude: biochemistry, cell biology, metabolism, photosynthesis, cell division (mitosis). Other topics will include meiosis,genetics, molecular biology, developmental biology, evolution and ecology.

Credit Hours: 3 Prerequisite: BIOL 1315L (Strongly Recommended)

BIOL 1315L - Laboratory for BIOL 1315

Students will study and visualize basic principles using a variety of techniques including light (bright field) microscopy,preparation of Awet slides, charts, models, dissections and computer programs. Laboratory exercises will include:introduction to the compound microscope, preparation of biological slides (whole Awet mounts), cytology, cell biology, cellphysiology and electron microscopy of cells, organelles and tissues using electron micrographs and computer programs,mitosis, meiosis and early embryology. Students will be required to produce and maintain laboratory reports, producedrawings and illustrations and maintain laboratory notebook. (Meets 3 hours per week)

Credit Hours: 1 Prerequisite: BIOL 1315 (previous or concurrent)

BIOL 1316 - General Biology II

This course relates the broad biological principles covered in BIOL 111 to specific groups of animals. Emphasis is placedon the structure (morphology) and physiology of diverse organisms.

Credit Hours: 3 Prerequisites: BIOL 1315, BIOL 1316L (strongly recommended)


Students will study a diverse sampling of animals using taxonomic, microscopic and dissection techniques. Emphasis is



placed on the divergent structure and physiology of these organisms. Organisms to be studied include those of thefollowing phyla: Sarcomastigophora, Porifera, Cnidaria, Platyhelminthes, Nematoda, Annelida, Mollusca, Arthropoda,Echinodermata and Chordata. Appropriate computer programs will be used to assist learning. Students will also beintroduced to the anatomy (osteology) of the human skeleton. Students will be required to generate and maintain laboratorynotebooks comprised of laboratory reports, figures and illustrations. (Meets 3 hours per week)

Credit Hours: 1 Prerequisites: BIOL 1315, BIOL 1316, BIOL 1315L (Previous or concurrent)

BIOL 2310 - Human Anatomy and Physiology I

This foundation course in the life sciences introduces students to important concepts and biological principles necessary tounderstanding the structure and function of the human body. These concepts include: basic biology, basic chemistry, basicbiochemistry, fundamental cellular biology (cytology and cytostructure) and cellular physiology. Other topics include: basictissue structure and function, mitosis and meiosis. All fundamental information will be directly related to the concept ofsystemic homeostasis. Following this introduction, a survey of systemic anatomy and physiology will be initiated. Thisincludes: 1) the structure and function of the integument; 2) the structure and function of teeth, bones and joints; 3) and thestructure and function of muscles (skeletal, cardiac and smooth).

Credit Hours: 3 Prerequisites or Co-requisites: CHEM 1310 or CHEM 1315 (BIOL 1310 may be required) BIOL 2310L Laboratory stronglyrecommended.


Students enrolled in this course will examine the anatomy and morphology of human cells, tissues, organs and systems.Students will study the following: 1) the fine structure of human cells; 2) the light microscopic anatomy and electronmicroscopic structure of human tissues; 3) the microscopic structure of the integumentary system; 4) the gross anatomyand microscopic morphology of the human skeleton and osseous tissue; 5) the gross anatomy, histology and electronmicroscopic fine structure of the human skeletal muscular system and muscle tissue; 6) the histology of the nervoussystem, especially neurons and synapses. Students will utilize a wide variety of methodologies to complete the above units,including: videos, models, human bones, human skulls, microscopic slides of human cells and tissues; electronmicrographs of human cells and tissues, and multiple CD-ROM computer programs. The laboratory is a self-paced,computerized laboratory.

Credit Hours: 1 Prerequisites: BIOL 2310 (previous or concurrent enrollment).


This is the continuation of BIOLOGY 2310 Human Anatomy and Physiology-I. The course integrates the structure andfunction of the various components of the following organ systems: 1) the structure and function of the nervous system; 2)the structure and function of the endocrine system; 3) digestive system or gastrointestinal-tract including the accessoryglands (salivary glands, liver, gall bladder and exocrine pancreas); 4) the cardiovascular and lymphatic systems includingthe heart, blood vessels and blood 5)the respiratory system; 6) the urinary system; 7) the male reproductive system; 8) andthe female reproductive system. Human developmental biology will be discussed in association with human reproductionand embryogenesis.

Credit Hours: 3 Prerequisites: "C" or better in BIOL 2310. BIOL 2311L Laboratory strongly recommended


Students enrolled in this course will examine the anatomy and morphology of human cells, tissues, organs and systems.Students will study the following: 1) the gross and microscopic anatomy of the human brain and spinal cord; 2) the grossanatomy of the peripheral nervous system; 3) the light microscopic and fine structure of human endocrine glands; 4) thegross and light microscopic anatomy of the human digestive system; 5) the gross, light and electron microscopic anatomyof the human heart; 6) the structure and distribution of blood vessels, including capillaries; 7) the light microscopic structureof human blood cells; 8) the structure of the lymphoid system and its cells; 9) the gross anatomy, light microscopic andelectron microscopic morphology of the human respiratory system; 9) the gross anatomy, histology and electronmicroscopic fine structure of the human urinary system; 10) the gross anatomy and histology of the male and femalereproductive systems. Students will utilize a wide variety of methodologies to complete the above units, including: videos,



models, microscopic slides of human organs, electron micrographs of human organs and multiple CD-ROM computerprograms. The laboratory is a self-paced, computerized laboratory.

Credit Hours: 1 Prerequisites: BIOL 2310, BIOL 2311 (Previous or concurrent enrollment.)

BIOL 2315 - Comparative Anatomy

Comparative vertebrate anatomy is a study of the morphological, structural, and functional evolution of selective vertebrateorgan systems. The course will be subdivided into two major parts. Part I will discuss the principles of the phylogenetic(evolutionary) relationships between vertebrates. In Part 2, specific structural organ- systemic organization will beinterpreted in terms of their developmental biology (embryology), phylogeny, and functional/structural adaptations. Lectureunits will include: 1) Origins; 2) Phylogeny; 3) Integumentary system; 4) Skeletal system; 5) Muscular system; 6) Nervoussystem; 7) Digestive system; 8) Respiratory system; 9) Cardiovascular system; 10) Excretory system; and 11)Reproductive system. In the laboratory students will study the structure of: 1) the Prochordates; 2) the Lamprey/Hagfish; 3)the Shark; 4) amphibians; 5) and the mammalians (cat and/or fetal pig). Organ- system comparisons will be emphasizedbetween these different vertebrate populations.

Credit Hours: 3 Prerequisites: BIOL 2311, 2311L, CHEM 1315, 1315L, 1316, 1316L

BIOL 2320 - Fundamentals of Human Nutrition

This course deals with the chemistry of the basic nutrients, i.e., carbohydrates, proteins, fats, vitamins, minerals and water,and their role in the conservation of health. Metabolic pathways utilized for the assimilation of these nutrients are studied.Maintenance of good nutrition habits are discussed. Relationships between poor nutrition and diseases (cancer, heartdisease, diabetes, etc.) are described. Information is presented to reinforce the idea that diet/nutrition is the most importanthealth factor that individuals can control. Learning what comprises a healthy diet, and the selection of such a diet isessential to good health. So-called "new" nutrients and nutritional research developments are discussed. Natural medicinesand alternative medicines are also described.

Credit Hours: 3 Prerequisites: BIOL 2310 and BIOL 2311 (strongly recommended)

BIOL 2325 - Fundamentals of Microbiology

Fundamentals of Microbiology is an introductory course in which the basic concepts of microbiology are presented. Thecourse covers the impact of microorganisms in a historical context, microbial functional anatomy, metabolic activities,growth, control of growth, and genetic mechanisms among bacteria. Also covered are the multiplication strategies andbiological roles of viruses and selected procarytic and eucaryotic microorganisms. The role of microorganisms in theenvironment and public health will be discussed. The course also includes an overview of infectious disease principles.

Credit Hours: 3 Prerequisites: CHEM 1310, CHEM 1315 (or equivalent) and BIOL 1315 or BIOL 2310 and BIOL 2311, (BIOL 2310L and2311L Strongly Recommended). Co-requisites: BIOL 2325L (Microbiology Laboratory) strongly recommended.


This general laboratory course focuses on the basic principles and procedures used to manipulate and studymicroorganisms. The course will begin with basic microscopic skills: preparations and staining of specimens, proper useand handling of compound light microscopes, interpretation of visual images. Following the microscopy unit students willlearn basic aseptic technique, isolation, cultivation, enumeration and pure culturing skills. After students have developedthese basic skills they will expand on these methods to experimentally determine whether bacteria produce variousenzymes and hemolysins and to cultivate bacterial viruses. Students will determine the sensitivity of selected bacteria tovarious methods of microbial control: ultraviolet radiation, heavy metals, antibiotics and disinfectants. A genetics unit willdemonstrate the concepts of induced mutations and transformation using antibiotic resistance as a marker. An immunologyunit will demonstrate serological methods.

Credit Hours: 1 Prerequisites: BIOL 2325 (Previous or concurrent.)

BIOL 3305-Introduction to Biological Research



Designed to give the beginning biology major an introduction to literature resources, topic selection, use of statistics,scientific logic, and the oral and written presentation of results.

Credit Hours: 3Prerequisites: BIOL 1315: BIOL 1315L, BIOL 1316; BIOL 1316L

BIOL 3310 - General Botany

A study of the biology of the fungi, the fungus-like protists, the algae (cyanobacteria and protistans), the bryophytes, thecryptogams and the phanerogams. Among the phanerogams an emphasis will be placed on the gymnosperms. Topicsdealing with the general biology and categorization of the angiosperms will also be presented.

Credit Hours: 3 Prerequisites: BIOL 1315, BIOL 1316, BIOL 11315L, and BIOL 1316L

BIOL 3315 - The History of Biology and Medicine

This course will study the history of biology and medicine through the following eras: 1) prehistory, 2) ancient China, 3)ancient India, 4) ancient Egypt, 5) ancient Mesopotamia, 6) ancient Greece, 7) Alexandria, 8) ancient Rome, 9) the middleages, 10) the Renaissance, 11) the New World, 12) the period of Enlightenment and Victorian times, 13) and finally modernbiological and medical themes. Selected and significant historical topics in the development of such fields as biochemistry,microbiology, botany, zoology medicine, physiology, anatomy, genetics, embryology, ecology, dentistry, medicine,pharmacology, and surgery will be discussed. Concepts of futuristic biology and medicine will also be developed. Theimpact of both the biological and medical sciences on society and technology will be described throughout the course.

Credit Hours: 3 Prerequisites: BIOL 1315, 1316, 1315L, 1316L; or BIOL 2310, 2311, 2310L, 2311L, or permission of the Dean of Arts andScience

BIOL 3320 - Fundamentals of Immunology

Fundamentals of immunology is an introductory course in which both basic and advanced concepts of immunology arepresented. The basic concepts presented include, but are not limited to: function of the innate defense mechanisms,antigens, development of the immune system, lymphocytes, immunoglobulins, lymphokines and inflammation. Advancedconcepts that will be presented are: Band T-lymphocyte ontogeny, generation of antibody diversity and genetics of themajor histocompatibility complex, cytokine networks and immunogenetics. Following the successful completion of thecourse, the student should have a firm understanding of the organization, function and operation of the immune system inthe defense against viruses, bacteria, fungi, parasites, tumors and transplanted courses.

Credit Hours: 3 Prerequisites: BIOL 2325 and 2325L

BIOL 3325 - General Genetics

This course is a study of fundamental hereditary mechanisms and relationships. Emphasis is placed on nucleic acids andthe molecular and cytological roles by which genes are distributed and expressed. The course will cover six major units: I.The continuity of life cell division, and genetics. II. Heredity, genes and DNA. III. Expression of genetic information. IV.Recombinant DNA. V. Detection of nucleic acids and proteins. VI. Gene function in eukaryotic cells.

Credit Hours: 3 Prerequisites: 8 BIOL Credits (CHEM 1315, 1316, 11315L, 1316L)

BIOL 3330 - Introduction to Kinesiology

This course is designed to provide the student with a general overview of the principles involved in human motion.Emphasis will be placed on basic principles of kinesiology including: 1) a review of the major body systems that areinvolved in generating movement; 2) an overview of basic biomechanics; 3) an in-depth look at the anatomy (includingorigin and insertion of muscular attachments) of the major structures and joints of the human body such as: a) shoulder, b)elbow, c) wrist, d) hand, e) temporomandibular joint (TMJ), f) neck and trunk; g) pelvic girdle, h) hip, i) knee, j) ankle jointand foot. The course will also involve an in depth look at the actions that occur at these joints.

Credit Hours: 3



Prerequisites: BIOL 2310, 2311, 2310L, and 2311L

BIOL 3335 - Medical/Surgical Observation

This course is directed at undergraduate, pre-health care students in an effort to introduce them to clinical medicine, itsrelated fields and required training and preparation. Clinical medicine will be integrated with basic biomedical science andresearch. Each student will complete eight required surgical observation procedures and autopsies at local hospitals.Multiple elective observations are also required. During this course students actually work side-by-side with physicians andsurgeons in the operating room. This course has a limited enrollment. Due to limited space, this course cannot be audited.(Course can be taken two times for a total of 6 Credit Hours)

Credit Hours: 3 Prerequisites:BIOL 2310, 2311, 2310L, 2311L CHEM 1315, 1316, 1315L, 1316L or permission of the Dean of Arts andScience

BIOL 3340 - General Histology

This course will thoroughly investigate and analyze the structure of the cells and tissues that comprise the human body.The two major subdivisions of this course are: The structure of cells (cell biology): This part of the course will study the finestructure (ultrastructure) of cells. Various techniques and procedures for the study of cellular fine structure will bediscussed. These include: transmission electron microscopy, scanning electron microscopy, electron microscopic enzymehistochemistry, immunoelectronmicroscopy, X-ray spectroscopic analysis. II. The second part of the course will examinethe structure (light microscopy and electron microscopy) of the four basic tissue types (epithelial tissue, the connectivetissue, muscle tissue and nerve tissue). Techniques for studying tissues will also be discussed. Structural-functionalrelationships will be discussed throughout. Relevant histopathology will also be incorporated into the course. Students willbe required to complete multiple laboratory assignments using assigned computer programs, electron micrographs and acomplete histology microfiche set.

Credit Hours: 3 Prerequisites: 12 credit hours of biology; 8 credit hours of chemistry, or permission of the Dean of Arts and Sciences.

BIOL 3345 - Microscopic Anatomy

This course is offered during the spring semester. This course will thoroughly investigate and analyze the light and electronmicroscopic structure of the cells and tissues that comprise the organs of the human body. All lectures will discuss the lightmicroscopic histology, the ultrastructure and the molecular structure of human cells and tissues. Functional and structuralspecializations will be described and discussed in detail. Changes in cell structure related to disease process, i.e., cellularpathology of histopathology, will also be described. Organs and systems to be covered include the following: thecardiovascular system: the heart, arteries, veins and capillaries; the brain and spinal cord: myelinated and non-myelinatednerves; the endocrine system: the adenohypophysis, the neurohypophysis, the pineal gland, the thyroid and parathyroidglands, the islets of Langerhans; the adrenal medulla and the adrenal cortex; the digestive system: stomach, smallintestine, large intestine; salivary glands, liver, gall bladder; the respiratory system: bronchi, bronchioles, alveoli, respiratorymembrane; the urinary system: kidneys, glomeruli and nephrons; and the male and female reproductive systems: ovaries,testes, various ducts, etc. Like BIOL 3340, this course also has a laboratory component.

Credit Hours: 3 Prerequisite: BIOL 2310, 2311, 2310L, 2311L; CHEM 1315, 1316, 1315L, 1316L

BIOL 3350 - Cellular, Molecular and Developmental Biology

This course will present information related to cytology, cellular physiology, molecular biology developmental biology.. Theprimary concepts to be presented will include the following. I. An overview of cells and cell research. II. Cell-to-cellsignaling and communication during development. III. The flow of genetic information. IV. Cell structure and function. V.Cell regulation. Specific topics to be covered are: 1) the organization of cellular genomes; 2) replication, maintenance andrearrangements of genomic DNA; 3) RNA; 4) protein synthesis; 5) the nucleus; 6) the ER, Golgi complex and lysosomesand their role in protein sorting and transport; 7) mitochondria, peroxisomes, glyoxysomes and chloroplasts in bioenergeticsand metabolism; 8) the cytoskeleton and its role in cell movement and form; 9) the plasmalemma and the cell surface; 10)cell signaling; 11) the cell cycle; 12) and cancer. Research in cell biology and contemporary techniques for studying cellswill be emphasized throughout the course. This course will involve multiple laboratory exercises.

Credit Hours: 3 Prerequisites: 12 BIOL credits; CHEM 2310, 2311, 2310L, 2311L



BIOL 3355 - General Parasitology

In this course, students will understand learn about the major parasites of humans and domesticated animals (cattle,sheep, dogs, horses, etc.). This experience will include: 1) epidemiology, 2) evolution, morphology, and natural history. Theamazingly complex, yet successful life cycles of these animals will be related in detail. This course has a laboratorycomponent.

Credit Hours: 3 Prerequisites: 12 BIOL Credits; CHEM 1315, 1316, 1315L, 1316L

BIOL 3360 - Principles of Ecology

This course describes the fundamental ecological principles governing the structure and function of populations,communities, and ecosystems. Ecology is a holistic (broad-based and integrative) approach to understanding living thingsas they relate to both their physical environment and to each other. It is the interactions of living things that provide the datafor ecological studies.

Credit Hours: 3 Prerequisites Courses: 12 BIOL credits

BIOL 3365 - Advanced Nutrition

This course examines contemporary ideas with regard to the role of nutrition in human health and disease. Reasons for thegrowth and popularity of nutritional therapies as a practical alternative to contemporary medical and pharmacologicalpractices are presented. Recent developments in nutrition research as related to effective alternative medicine aredescribed. The role of poor nutrition in the etiology of many health related problems is presented. Alternatively, the role ofnutrition and nutrients in health maintenance and disease prevention are discussed. Diseases with strong nutritional linkswill be described. These include: cancer and carcinogenesis, heart disease, vascular disease, diabetes, chronicinflammatory disease (arthritis), neurological disorders, bone disease (osteoporosis), genetic disease and birth defects. The"sugar-busters" concept will be described and discussed in detail. Much emphasis will be placed on such so-called "new"nutrients as: the super-antioxidants and anti-cancer nutrients proanthocyanidin, alpha-lipoic acid, glutathione,bioflavonoids, bilberry extract, ginkgo biloba extract, green tea extract, Tumeric, lycopene, Echinacea), natural anti-arthritics(glucosamine, chondroitin sulfate, methylsulfonylmethane or MSM), important amino acids for maintaining normal brainfunction (S-adenosyl methionine or SAM, L-cysteine, L-glutamic acid) natural anti-hypertensives, (Gastrodiaelata, Uncariarhynchophilia, Prunella vulgaris, Chrysthanemum indicum, Apocynum venetum, Eucommia ulmoides, Cassia obtusifolia,Rauwolfia yunnaneneus), natural blood glucose lowering agents (Gymnema sylvestri, vanadium, chromium, alpha-lipoicacid) and natural blood lipid lowering agents (chitosan, chitosol).

Credit Hours: 3 Prerequisites: BIOL 2310, BIOL 2311, BIOL 2310L, BIOL 2311L. BIOL 2320; CHEM 2310, 2311, 2310L, 2311L

BIOL 3370 - Embryology and Developmental Biology

This course is a vertebrate embryology course. It is a study of human embryology. Emphasis is on the fundamentaldevelopmental; processes shared by vertebrates. Topics include: 1) meiosis and gametogenesis; 2) fertilization; 3) earlydevelopment of the embryo form the zygote state through the differentiation and development of the neural tube and theneural crests (period of the embryo); 4) the events and phases of embryogenesis from fertilization to nine months (10 lunarmonths) of development; period of the ovum; period of the embryo; period of the fetus. The next phase of the course willdetail the development of selective human organ systems including the nervous system, the sensory organs, and thecardiovascular, digestive, respiratory, and urogenital systems. Throughtout the course the common mechanisms involvedin cytodifferentiation, histodifferentiation, organodifferentiation, and systemic differentiation will be discussed. Events relatedto gene activation/inactivation and biochemical differentiation, especially as related to cell-to-cell communication, will bediscussed. Developmental (congenital) defects will be described. Especially those related to the neural crests and neuraltube (neural crest and neural tube defects). The causes and successful clinical treatments (s) of pregnant mothers againstthese serious birth defect will be discussed.

Credit Hours: 3 Prerequisites: 12 credit hours of BIOL (BIO 2310, 2311, 2310L, 2311L is recommended); CHEM 1315, 1316, 1315L, 1316L

BIOL 3370L - Laboratory for Embryology and Developmental Biology

This course is a vertebrate embryology laboratory course. The light microscopy of the following will be studied,



demonstrated, and discussed; 1) structure of the male and female reproductive tissues; 2) light microscopyspermatogenesis and oogenesus; 3) light microscopy and comparison of mitosis and meiosis; 4) fertilization; 5) lightmicroscopy of cleavage, blastulation, gastrulation, and neuralation; 6) light microscopy of early embryogenesis of the frog to4 mm; 7) chick fetal development: 18 hours, 24 hours, 33 hours, and 48 hours; 8) fetal pig development to 10 mm.Appropriate internet web sites and CD-ROM programs will also be utilized.

Credit Hours: 1 Prerequisites and/or co requisites: 12 credit hours of BIOL (Biol 2310, 2311, 2310L, 2311l is recommended); CHEM 1315,1316, 1315L, 1316L

BIOL 3375 - Pathogenic Microbiology

Pathogenic microbiology will emphasize the pivotal balance between microbial mechanisms of virulence and hostdefenses. The course will begin with an overview of the disease process and the types of pathogens. Next, a unit on innateand acquired host defenses will be presented. Mechanisms used by pathogens to overcome or inactivate host defenses willemphasized throughout the course. The remaining portion of the course will be comprised of units covering selectedbacterial, viral, protozoan, fungal and pathogens. The course will conclude with a study on the evolution and emergence ofinfectious diseases. Students will research and complete a project. (No Laboratory)

Credit Hours: 3 Prerequisites: BIOL 2325 and BIOL 2325L

BIOL 3380 - Human Gross Anatomy

This is a three-dimensional, computerized study and evaluation of human gross anatomy. Advanced graphics, threedimensional analyses, and state-of-the-art computer programs will be utilized. Power point analyses will be thorough andnumerous. Extensive models will also be employed. Students will dissect mammalian organs: i.e., heart, brain, eye,kidney, etc. One hour of lecture and 6 hours of laboratory per week. (Required for the BS Human Medicine program)

Credit Hours: 3 Prerequisites: BIOL 2310, 2311, 2310L, 2311L; CHEM 1315, 1316, 1315L, 1316L, 2310, 2311, 2310L, 2311L

BIOL 4310 - Pathophysiology

This course is a study of structural and physiological alterations associated with multiple disease processes and cell death.Topics for discussion will include: 1) inflammation; 2) water and electrolyte imbalance; 3) hemodynamic disorders; 4)trauma; 5) shock; 6) neoplasia (carcinogenesis); 7) cell death and necrosis; 8) and apoptosis.

Credit Hours: 3 Prerequisites: BIOL 3350; CHEM 2310, 2311, 2310L, 2311L

BIOL 4325 - Endocrinology

This course will present the various types of hormones (polypeptide, protein, steroid, fatty acid, cytokines, etc.) and theirmechanism(s) of action on specific target cells. The individual endocrine glands will then be surveyed with regard to theirstructure and function. The role of hormones as in cell-to-cell communication and the regulation of systemic metabolismand homeostasis will be studied in detail. Information regarding the specific endocrine glands and their specific secretory(hormonal) products, their function, biochemistry and physiology will be presented. Both the traditional and the so-called"new" endocrine glands (skin, kidneys, heart, etc.) will be evaluated. Clinical relationships between endocrine hyposecretionand hypersecretion, as related to a broad spectrum of endocrine and homeostatic disorders, will be presented in detail.Multiple laboratory assignments will be required.


BIOL 4330 - Oncology and Tumor Cell Biology

This course will endeavor to instruct students on the development and causes of cancer. Students will study the basic cellbiology, biochemistry and molecular biology of cancer cells and tumors. Current ideas with regard to cancer prevention andtreatment will also be discussed. The latter will include the role of nutrition in the treatment and prevention ofcarcinogenesis and tumorigenesis. Assigned biomedical journal readings will be utilized throughout the course assupportive information for all lectures and text assignments. Some INTERNET sites will also be utilized. Some laboratory



assignments will also be required.

Credit Hours: 3 Prerequisites: BIOL 3325, BIOL 3350; CHEM 1315, 1316, 1315L, 1316L

BIOL 4335 - Human Cardiovascular Anatomy and Physiology

Biology 4335 will thoroughly investigate and discuss the normal structure, function and biochemistry/pharmacology, as wellas the pathophysiology of the heart, blood vessels, capillaries, blood and lymphoid system. The following topics will beemphasized: 1) the special properties of cardiac muscle; 2) the events of the cardiac cycle; 3) the regulation of the heartrate and cardiac rhythm; 5) the ECG/EKG; 6) the physiology of elastic and muscular arteries; 7) the regulation of bloodpressure; 8) capillary transport; 9) the structure and function of the blood cells; 10) red blood cells and gas transport; 11)the function of the white blood cells, including the B and T-lymphocytes; 12) extrinsic and intrinsic blood clotting; 13) andthe fetal circulation. The pharmacodynamics of the cardiovascular system will also be discussed. Clinically, topics such ascardiac arrhythmias, hypertension, hypercholesterolemia, LDLs, HDLs and atherosclerosis, and heart transplants will beevaluated. Computer laboratory assignments will be used to visually enhance didactic concepts. This course has alaboratory component. (This course has a laboratory component.)

Credit Hours: 3 Prerequisites: BIOL 3340, BIOL 346; CHEM 1315, 1316, 1315L, 1316L

BIOL 4340 - Human Neuroanatomy and Neurophysiology

BIOL 4340 will present and discuss the normal structure and function of neurons, the functional units of the nervoussystem. This will include details on resting membrane potentials, action potentials and other aspects of bioelectricity. Thestructure and neurochemistry of synapses will also be described including information relevant to "new" neurotransmitters.The structure and function of the brain and spinal cord will also be discussed in detail including specific nerve nuclei andtracts (ascending and descending). Some topics for conversation and discussion will include: 1) the structure and functionof nerve cells and synapses; 2) bioelectricity, action potentials and nerve impulses; 3) the CSF and the physiology ofintracranial pressure; 4) the structure and function of the cerebrum, cerebellum and brain stem, including specific nervenuclei; 5) the cranial nerves; 6) the spinal cord, ascending and descending pathways; 7) the biochemistry ofneurotransmitters and neuropeptides; 8) growth and repair in the nervous system. When ever possible fundamentalinformation and related clinical correlations will be presented and discussed.

Note:This course does have a laboratory component.


BIOL 4345 - The Structure and Function of the Urinary System

This is an advanced anatomy and physiology course designed primarily for pre-med (human medicine) majors. The coursewill describe primarily the role of the kidneys in the regulation of: osmotic balance, electrolyte balance and pH balance asrequired for the maintenance of in cellular and total body homeostasis. The physiology of nephrons, the functional units ofthe kidney, in glomerular filtration, tubular reabsorption and tubular secretion will be detailed. The countercurrentmechanisms involved in these activities will be described. In addition, contemporary ideas with regard to the role of thekidneys in other biological and physiological activities will be discussed. These include: 1) the role of the kidney in bloodpressure regulation; 2) the role of the kidney in Caï¿½ homeostasis; 3) the role of the kidney in erythropoiesis, 4) andothers. The course will close with a discussion of renal pathophysiology. The course does have a laboratory component.This will involve studies on: 1) the gross anatomy of the kidneys; 2) the histology of the kidneys; and 3) the electronmicroscopy of a nephron


BIOL 4350 - The Structure and Function of the Respiratory System

This is an advanced anatomy and physiology course designed primarily for pre-med (human medicine) majors. The coursewill describe primarily the anatomy and physiology of respiration of the respiratory system. The course will emphasize: 1)the mechanics of respiration (inspiration and expiration); 2) the physiology of pulmonary gas exchange (externalrespiration) and blood tissue gas exchange (internal respiration); 3) the transport of the respiratory gasses through thecardiovascular system. The role of the respiratory system in acid base balance will be described. Neural mechanisms



regulating respiration will also be discussed. The pathophysiology of the respiratory system, involving chronic obstructivepulmonary disorders (COPDs), will be studied.


BIOL 4355 - Paleo-Evolution

This course will focus on: 1) the basic principles and mechanisms of biological evolution; 2) human evolution asconceptualized within the context of paleoanthropology. Important topics are: 1) the historical development of evolutionarytheory; 2) population genetics; 3) phenotypic variation; 4) speciation; 5) and macroevolution. These theoretical notions, andothers, will be discussed in the context of a thorough analysis of human evolution with a special emphasis onpaleoanthropology.


BIOL 4360 - Introduction to Virology

Introduction to virology is intended to familiarize students with the biology of the most important group of human pathogens.The course is concept oriented, which will focus primarily on the molecular events of viral multiplication and the interactionsbetween the virus and the host at the cellular and organismic level. Specific aspects of viral multiplication, which will beaddressed, are elements of host cell tropism, entry and penetration, biosynthetic strategies and maturation of virions. Virus-host interactions will include a discussion of host cell defenses, the interferons and other naturally occurring or syntheticantivirals, as well as the principle effectors of the immune system responsible for viral clearance and the prevention ofreinfection. The principles of persistent viral infections are discussed.

Credit Hours: 3 Prerequisites: BIOL 2325, 2325L; CHEM 1315, 1316, 1315L, 1316L

BIOL 4365 - General Pharmacology

Course describes and discusses pharmacology and medicine. Topics for discussion will be: 1) principles of pharmacology;2) pharmacokinetics; 3) pharmacodynamics; 4) autonomic pharmacology; 5) cardiovascular pharmacology; 6) autacoids; 7)chemotherapy; 8) endocrine pharmacology; 9) CNS pharmacology; 10) hemo/immunopharmacology. Clinical casescenarios will be presented.


BIOL 4415 - Pathogenic Microbiology and Pathogenic Microbiology Laboratory

The Structure of disease causing bacteria investigated. Mechanisms of disease are looked. The response of organisms tothese disease causing bacteria are studied. Infection, inflammation, immune responses, etc., are investigated.

Credit Hours: 4Prerequisites: BIOL 2325 and 2325L; CHEM 1315, 1316, 1315L, 1316L

BIOL 4910 - Human Medicine/Biology Seminar

This course is a series of one-hour seminars presented by both students and faculty. All presentations and reviews willinvolve the presentation and discussion of significant new research and clinical information related to human medicine.Students will select topics from either the medical literature or the Internet. Students will then prepare an annotated andillustrated report for presentation and discussion at class meetings. Audio-visual techniques must be utilized during allstudent lectures. Each student will make multiple presentations during the semester. Grades will be based on thethoroughness and understanding of the subject matter as demonstrated by both the written reports and the classpresentations by each individual student. In class participation will also be evaluated. The format for this course is not unlikethat of a journal club. During the first weeks of the course, involved faculty will present demonstrative seminars to students.

Credit Hours: 3 Prerequisites: Completion of 60 credit hours

BIOL 4915 - Research Problems in Biology/Medicine



Faculty guided research for biology and human medicine majors. (Course may be taken for 1 - 6 credit hours.)

Credit Hours: 1-6 Prerequisites: Completion of 60 credit hours.

CHEM 1310 - Introduction to Chemistry

This is a fundamentals of chemistry course. This course is subdivided into inorganic chemistry, organic chemistry andbiochemistry.

Credit Hours: 3 Prerequisite: None.

CHEM 1315 - Fundamentals of Chemistry I

Fundamentals of Chemistry I introduces the student to the basic principles of the science of chemistry. The course beginswith a discussion of the importance of units of measurement, and the interconversions between units and the reliability ofdata. These themes are reiterated throughout the course. Major areas of emphasis in chemistry 1315 are: the organizationof matter; 2) the stoichiometry of chemical change; 3) gas behavior; 4)

Credit Hours: 3 Prerequisite: MATH 1315. Corequisites: MATH 1315; CHEM 1315L (Lab), strongly recommended

CHEM 1315L - Laboratory for CHEM 1315

Laboratory for Fundamentals of Chemistry I is a hands-on laboratory course designed to interface with, and complement,the topic covered in Chemistry 1315. Students learn the basics of measurements, scientific method, chemical analysis, andrecording data. (Lab meets three hours per week.).


CHEM 1316 - Fundamentals of Chemistry II

CHEM 1316 builds on and expands the basic chemical principles learned in CHEM 1315. This course begins with adiscussion of the theories of chemical bonding and molecular shapes. This is followed by a brief overview of the bondingproperties of carbon and the structural aspects of organic compounds. Most of the course is devoted to chemical reactions,with emphasis on quantitative and conceptual features of reaction dynamics. Units include chemical kinetics, equilibrium,transition state theory and chemical thermodynamics. Application of these concepts will include units covering equilibria ofacid-base systems and ionic systems (buffers, solubility, and complexions). The purpose of CHEM 1316 is to providestudents with a strong foundation in understanding chemical reactions as dynamic processes. These processes have wideapplications in most natural phenomena.

Credit Hours: 3 Prerequisites: MATH 1315; CHEM 1315, CHEM 1315L. Co-requisite: CHEM 1316(Previous or concurrent)


Laboratory for Fundamentals of Chemistry II is a hand-on laboratory designed to provide experimental inquiry into thetopics covered in Chemistry 1316. Students expand their knowledge of chemical analysis and learn some basic techniquesof synthesis. Topics covered include: 1) chemical kinetics; 2) equilibria; 3) and thermodynamics. (Lab meets three hoursper week.)

Credit Hours: 1 Prerequisites: CHEM 1316, CHEM 1315L. Corequisite: CHEM 1316

CHEM 2210 - Analytical Chemistry

This course deals with equilibria, titrations, electrochemistry, chromatography and a variety of spectroscopic techniques.The latter include nuclear magnetic resonance (NMR), UV/vs and mass spectrometry (MS). The steps in chemicalanalyses, unit conversions, determination of chemical concentrations and the preparation of solutions are described inrelation to analytical chemistry. The course encompasses methods for calibrating analytical equipment and a description of



the statistical methods that can be used to evaluate experimental error.

Credit Hours: 2 Prerequisites: CHEM 1315, CHEM 1316, CHEM 1315L, CHEM 1316L. Corequisites: CHEM 2210L


This course is an analytical chemistry laboratory that deals with experiments involving titrations, electrochemistry,chromatography and a variety of spectroscopic techniques. Chemical measurements involve unit conversions, solutionpreparations and the use of basic analytical chemistry equipment. Statistical analysis and error determinations are appliedto the various analytical experiments performed during the course. (Lab meets three hours per week).

Credit Hours: 2Prerequisites: CHEM 1315, CHEM 1316, CHEM 1315L, CHEM 1316L. Corequisites: CHEM 2210 (Previous or co-requisite)

CHEM 2310 - General Organic Chemistry I

A study of the compounds of carbon and includes the study of aliphatic and aromatic compounds. Course will includediscussions on the biological aspects of organic chemistry.

Credit Hours: 3 Prerequisites: CHEM 1315, CHEM 1316, CHEM 1315L, CHEM 1316L. Corequisite: CHEM 2310

CHEM 2310L - Laboratory for Chemistry 2310

This course will introduce chemistry students to basic laboratory operations and procedures. Techniques of organicchemistry will be described, including an introduction to spectroscopy. Computer analyses will be utilized. (Lab meets threehours per week).

Credit Hours: 1 Prerequisites: CHEM 201

CHEM 2311 - General Organic Chemistry II

This course is a continuation of CHEM 2310. Course will discuss carbon compounds containing carbonyl, carboxylic acid,amine, and pheno-functional groups. Relationships with biological chemistry will be described.

Credit Hours: 3 Prerequisites: CHEM 2310, CHEM 2310L. Corequisite: CHEM 2311L


This course is a continuation of CHEM 2310. This course will acquaint chemistry students with important laboratoryoperations. The course will stress reactions and synthesis. Computer analyses will be utilized. (Lab meets three hours perweek).

Credit Hours: 1 Prerequisites: CHEM 2310, CHEM 2310L. Corequisite: CHEM 22311

CHEM 3310 - Biochemistry

This course will be comprised of approximately 15 20 units. Students will study: 1) the basic biochemical molecules, theirstructure and functions. These will include: proteins, enzymes, lipids, carbohydrates (including glycogen metabolism andgluconeogenesis) and nucleic acids (including replication, transcription and protein synthesis). 2) Studies on intermediarymetabolism will include: glycolysis, the pentose phosphate pathway, the citric acid cycle (Krebs or TCA cycle), oxidativephosphorylation, lipid metabolism, amino acid metabolism. 3) Students will also study signal transduction pathways andmechanisms involved in the action of hormones and neurotransmitters.

Credit Hours: 3 Prerequisites: ENGL 1311, MATH 1315, BIOL 1315, 1316, 1315L, 1316L, and/or BIOL 2310, 2311, 2310L, 2311; BIOL3325, CHEM 1315, CHEM 1316, CHEM 1315L, CHEM 1316L. CHEM 2310, CHEM 2311, CHEM 2310L, CHEM 2311L.BIOL 33350 strongly recommended, or permission of the Dean of Arts and Science



CHEM 4410 - Toxicology


Credit Hours: 4 Prerequisites: FOSC 1210, 2210, 2310, 3310, 3410, requires permission of the Dean of Arts and Sciences Cross listed FOSC 4410

CLSC 1110 - Introduction to Medical Laboratory Sciences

This introductory course covers the admission/curriculum requirements for entrance into the CLS program. General topicssuch as universal precaution/safety, professional behaviors, communication skills, and confidentiality are discussed. Careerguidance and career development are addressed. The design of the laboratory and the function of the CLS professionalare described in detail.

Credit Hours: 1

CLSC 1310 - Introduction to Laboratory Methods

In this course students will learn the theory and practical applications of basic laboratory math. Basic clinical laboratorytechniques such as phlebotomy, pipeting, blood smear preparation, physical and chemical urine examination, and othersimple hematological and microbiological techniques are studied and practiced. Principles and procedures for laboratoryequipment such as balances, centrifuges, microscopes, and the spectrometer are also covered/practiced.

Credit Hours: 1Prerequisites: CHEM 1315 and MATH 1315

CLSC 3710 - Urinalysis and Body Fluids

This course begins with discussions of renal anatomy, related principles of urine formation and the history of urinalysis.Discussions then focus on the principles and practice of microscope, physical and chemical analysis of urine. Body fluidslectures cover human anatomy as it relates to the formation of various fluids including synovial fluid, serous fluid, spinalfluid, semen, amniotic fluid, and feces. Microscopic and biochemical analysis of each fluid and important disease processesare also discussed.

Credit Hours: 1 Corequisites: CLSC 3710L

CLSC 3710L - Urinalysis and Body Fluid Laboratory

This Laboratory course will include the practice of basic techniques used in the physical, chemical, and microscopicanalysis of urines and body fluid specimens.


CLSC 3715 - Mycology, Parasitology, and Virology

This course focuses on the diagnosis of infections caused by fungi, parasite, and viruses. The course also includesdiscussions of classification schemes, life cycles, epidemiology, pathogenesis and treatment options.

Credit Hours: 2Prerequisites: None

CLSC 3720 - Clinical Immunology and Serology

This course includes discussions of inate, humoral, and cell-mediated immune mechanisms. Topics include, but are notlimited to, innate resistance, complement, lymphocyte ontogeny, generation of immunoglobulin and TCR diversity, MHC,cytokines, immunodeficiency diseases, autoimmune diseases and serology.

Credit Hours: 3



Prerequisites: None

CLSC 3725 - Immunohematology

This course considers immunohematology, blood banking and immunopathology. Immunohematology is focused ondiscussions of blood group antigens and antibodies, and their detection, as well as tests for serologic compatibility. Bloodbanking considers blood donors, processing of donated units, blood components and the therapeutic consequences oftransfusion. Immunopathology considers hemolytic disease of the newborn and autoimmune hemolytic anemias, includingmechanism and diagnosis.


CLSC 3725L - Immunohematology Laboratory

This laboratory course offers the student an opportunity to practice the performance of procedures such as serologic tests,blood typing studies, antibody screens/identifications, and cross matches.

Credit Hours: 1 Corequisite: 3725

CLSC 3730 - Clinical Biochemistry I

This course will discuss pathology, and analysis of proteins, enzymes, lipids, and carbohydrates. The pathology of both thehepatic and cardiac organ systems will be disussed. Additionally, the evaluation of quality control and other specializedtopics will be included.

Credit Hours: 3 Corequisite: 3730L

CLSC 3730L - Clinical Biochemistry Laboratory

This laboratory will include the discussion, demonstration, and practice of both manual and semi-automated methods ofanalysis. Analysis will include the use of the spectrophotometer, performance of electrophoresis, and the operation ofautomated chemistry instrumentation. Laboratory practice of quality control analysis will also be included.


CLSC 3740 - Clinical Hematology I

This course will explore basic concepts of hematopoeisis in conjunction with erythrocyte and leukocytestructure/morphology, physiology, and function. The lecture will provide an introduction to the topics of platelets andhemostasis and will discuss the processes of primary and secondary hemostasis as well as the process of fibrinolysis.Anemia and various hemoglobin disorders will be discussed. The course will also provide instruction about nonmalignantdiseases of white blood cells.


CLSC 3740L - Clinical Hematology Laboratory

This laboratory course will include the discussion, demonstration, and practice of routine and specialized hematologicalanalyses including white blood cell differentials, hand cell counts, microhematocrit and hemoglobin determination, andother selected hematological and coagulation tests.


CLSC 3750 - Clinical Bacteriology I

This course focuses on the isolation and identification of aerobic bacteria, including the Gram-positive cocci/bacilli, andGram-negative cocci/bacilli. Some miscellaneous groups of bacteria will also be discussed. The course also includes



discussions of classification schemes, epidemiology, and pathogenesis.


CLSC 3750L - Clinical Bacteriology Laboratory

This laboratory course provides the opportunity for students to practice the isolation and identification of the pathogenicbacteria described in Bacteriology I. Pure culture isolates of representative organisms from each group of bacteria will bemorphologically and biochemically examined.

Credit Hours: 1 Corequisite: LSC 3750

CLSC 4730 - Clinical Biochemistry II

This course will discuss the physiology, pathology, and analysis of nonprotein nitrogens, acid base balance, electrolytes,and osmolality. The pathology of the renal system as it relates to these analytic topics will be explored. This course will alsodiscuss the physiology, pathology, and analysis of the endocrine system and its hormones. Additionally, instruction in thebiochemistry and analysis of specialized/ advanced topics will be included.

Credit Hours: 3 Prerequisite: CLSC 3730

CLSC 4740 - Hematology II

This course will discuss the pathophysiology and diagnosis of leukemias, lymphomas and related malignant WBCdisorders. Principles and applications of flow cytometry will be described. The evaluation of bone marrow and the use ofcytochemical stains will also be discussed. Disorders of primary hemostasis, secondary hemostasis, thrombophilias, andrelated disorders will also be discussed.

Credit Hours: 3 Prerequisite: CLSC 3740 Corequisite: CLSC 4765

CLSC 4750 - Clinical Bacteriology II

This course will discuss the interpretation and analysis of bacterial cultures as organized by specimen source. Antibioticsand antibiotic susceptibility testing will also be discussed. The isolation, identification, epidemiology, and pathogenesis ofanaerobic bacteria, mycobacteria, and certain miscellaneous bacteria will also be included.

Credit Hours: 2 Prerequisites : CLSC 3750 Corequisite: 4765

CLSC 4760 - Molecular Diagnostics and Medical Genetics

This course focuses on the application of molecular methods in the diagnosis of human diseases. Topics include, but arenot limited to: biochemical and Mendelian genetics; mutations and mutagens; nucleic acid isolation, purification, quantitationand analysis; protein analysis; lymphocyte culture and chromosome preparation; and the inheritance and pathogenesis ofmolecular and chromosomal disorders.


CLSC 4765 - Clinical Diagnoses Laboratory

This laboratory will include the discussion and practice of molecular diagnostic and medical genetic techniques. The coursewill also include advanced topics of laboratory practice including, but not limited to topics such as: 1) theinterpretation/analysis of advanced hematological data and abnormal blood smears 2) the interpretation of a variety ofbacterial cultures as analyzed by body site.

Credit Hours: 2 Prerequisites: CLSC 3740L, CLSC 3750L Corequisites: CLSC 4740, CLSC 4750, CLSC 4760



CLSC 4770 - Laboratory Education and Research

This course examines the topics of both laboratory education and research. The education topics examined in this courseinclude teaching and learning strategies, instructional design, competency-based education, the development ofappropriate grading rubrics, and test development/analysis. Bloom’s taxonomy levels are used to develop objectives andtest questions. Objectives are developed using Roger Mager’s format. The research component of this course begins with adiscussion of the various types of quantitative and qualitative research designs. Elements of the research process includingresearch questions/ hypotheses, the literature review, data collection, and data analyses/ interpretation are discussed andapplied to the field of Clinical Laboratory Sciences. The course participants are required to develop and design projectsand/or complete assignments involving the research and educational issues presented in the course.


CLSC 4775 - Laboratory Management

The principles of laboratory management, which include organizational structure, leadership, management functions andproblem solving and decision making are addressed in this course. Human Resource management guidelines andprinciples are discusses as they relate to laboratory personnel. Legal and ethical issues facing laboratory personnel arepresented in this section. Included as topics in the financial management lectures are the fundamentals of financialmanagement, cost analysis, budgeting and reimbursement. The section on laboratory operations encompasses lectureaddressing the utilization of personnel, the analysis of workflow and staffing patterns. Methods of preparing for laboratoryand hospital accreditation are important aspects of the course, as well as complying with government standards that applyto laboratory practices.


CLSC 4785 - Immunohematology Practicum

This course is a clinical practicum in immunohematology and includes clinical practice in phlebotomy, immunohematology,immunology, serology, blood donor screening and collection, component preparation and blood banking. This course alsoincludes clinical practice in molecular diagnostics, medical genetics, and cytogenetics.

Credit Hours: 5 Prerequisite: Successful completion of all applicable didactic and classroom Laboratory CLSC courses

CLSC 4786 - Clinical Chemistry Practicum

This course is a clinical practicum in clinical chemistry and includes the principles and operation of multi-channeledchemistry analyzers, spectrophotometers, osmometers, and electrophoretic equipment.


CLSC 4787 - Hematology Practicum

This course is a clinical practicum in hematology and includes clinical practice in both automated and manual methods inhematology, hemostasis, urinalysis, and body fluids analysis. The course also includes advanced hematological methodsincluding the principles and theories of flow cytometry, antinuclear antibody testing, and specialized testing in coagulation.


CLSC 4788 - Clinical Microbiology Practicum

This course is a clinical practicum in microbiology and includes clinical practice in bacteriology, parasitology, mycology, andvirology. Basic techniques such as specimen collection and processing and the performance of various manual/automatedmethods for biochemical and susceptibility testing are included. Advanced topics include the identification/diagnosis ofinfectious disease through the use of molecular methods.




CLSC 4795 - Immunohematology Articulation Practicum

This course is a clinical practicum in immunohematology, immunology, and serology with emphasis onadvanced/specialized blood banking procedures/techniques such as antibody identification.


CLSC 4796 - Clinical Chemistry Articulation Practicum

This course is a clinical practicum in clinical chemistry with emphasis on advanced/specialized chemistryprocedures/techniques such as electrophoresis.


CLSC 4797 - Hematology Articulation Practicum

This course is a clinical practicum in hematology with emphasis on advanced/specialized hematology practices such asflow cytometry, antinuclear antibody testing, and specialized testing in coagulation. The course also includes clinicalpractice in molecular diagnostics, medical genetics, and cytogenetics.


CLSC 4798 - Clinical Microbiological Articulation Practicum

This course is a clinical practicum in microbiology with emphasis on advanced/specialized procedures and techniques inthe areas of bacteriology, mycology, mycobacteriology, virology, and molecular diagnostics.


CLSC 4910 - Seminar

This course focuses on the multidisciplinary discussion of case studies and topics from current Clinical Laboratory Science(CLS) literature. The course also incorporates a review of core CLS curriculum topics in order to aid graduates inpreparation for national certification examination.


CSCI 1310 - Computer Applications

This course provides n overview of microcomputer applications including a brief introduction to computer concepts,Microsoft Windows, Microsoft Office, Microsoft Office Word, Microsoft Office Access, Microsoft Office PowerPoint, MicrosoftOutlook, creating web pages, and integration of applications.


ENGL 0310 - Introduction to English Composition

The course focuses on grammar as a communicative tool as well as sentence and paragraph structure. ENGL 0310provides an intensive review of grammar/mechanics, introduction to writing as process, and opportunities to strengthenreading skills. Placement in ENGL 0310 is determined by ACT/SAT test scores, and in some cases, by a written placementexam. (NOT for degree credit.)


ENGL 1310 - English I



This course is an introductory, College level writing course. The course focuses on writing as a process, effective writingstyle and the features of specific writing tasks. Students are encouraged to examine and appropriately revise their ownreading and writing habits. Likewise, students are exposed to theories, strategies and tools that can successful assist themin the completion of real life rhetorical tasks. Placement in ENGL 1310 determined by ACT/SAT test scores.


ENGL 1311 - English II

English Composition II builds upon the basic reading, writing, and critical thinking skills presented in ENGL 1310. Emphasisis placed on critical thinking, analytical reading and strategies for presenting ideas supported by sound reasoning,convincing evidence and language appropriate to the task and audience. The course provides practical experiencein analysis and library research.


ENGL 2310 - Introduction to Literature

This course is designed to introduce students to basic features of the three major literary forms: fiction, poetry, and drama.The class meets for three hours per week during regular semesters and six hours per week during the summer semester.Course sessions are interactive. In addition to lecture, sessions include discussion, writing tasks, group activities, andpresentations. Two critical analysis papers are required.

Credit Hours: 3 Prerequisite: ENGL 1310 and 1311

ENGL 2315 - Business Writing

This course focuses on effective written communication in professional settings. Emphasis is on planning, composing,revising, and editing a variety of texts for professional audiences.

Credit Hours: 3 Prerequisites: ENGL 1310; 1311

ENGL 2320 - Academic Discourse

This advanced composition course prepares students to meet the rhetorical (reading/writing) demands of courses withinthree major academic areas: humanities, social/behavioral sciences, and natural sciences. The literary conventions,standards, tools, and practices of all three discourse "communities" are surveyed, and students focus their semesterprojects within their major academic discipline or area of interest.


ENGL 2325 - Creative Writing - Poetry

This course offers students an opportunity to practice writing a literary form they may have read independently or in othercourses, namely poetry. The emphasis is on the composition and critique of poetry. Reading assignments focus on bothclassic and contemporary examples of poetry.

Credit Hours: 3 Prerequisites: ENGL 1310 (or equivalent)

ENGL 2330 - Creative Writing - Short Fiction

This course offers students an opportunity to practice writing a literary form they may have read independently or in othercourses, namely short fiction. The emphasis is on the composition and critique of short stories. Reading assignments focuson both classic and contemporary examples of the short story.

Credit Hours: 3



Prerequisites: ENGL 1310 (or equivalent)

ENGL 2335 - British Literature I

This course provides a survey of major British literary events and works occurring from the Middle Ages through the 18thcentury. Course sessions are interactive. One analytical paper is required.

Credit Hours: 3 Prerequisites: ENGL 1310 and 1311

ENGL 2336 - British Literature II

This course continues the survey of major British literary history begun in ENGL 2335. Study begins with the 19th centuryand ends with the present day. Course sessions are interactive. One analytical paper is required.


ENGL 3340-Literature and Music

This course examines the relationship of the literary and musical arts. Comparative study focuses upon various practices,critical theories and social, historical, and philosophical concepts that cross artistic boundaries and influence specific worksof literature and/or music. Class sessions include lecture, discussion, film and studio presentations, and group activities. Critical thinking is encouraged as students apply concepts to analysis of fiction, poetry, and musical compositions fromWestern and Non-Western cultures. One analytical research paper and several short class presentations are required. The course is team-taught by faculty from the English and the music disciplines.

Credit Hours: 3Prerequisites: ENGL 1310; ENGL 1311

ENGL 2345 - American Literature I

This course provides a survey of major American literary events and works occurring from the Colonial Period throughapproximately mid-19th century with the works of Walt Whitman and Emily Dickinson. Course sessions are interactive. Oneanalytical paper is required.

Credit Hours: 3 Prerequisites: ENGL 1310 and 1311

ENGL 2346 - American Literature II

This course continues the survey of major American literary history begun in ENGL 2345. Study begins with the secondhalf of the 19th century and ends with the present day. Course sessions are interactive. One analytical paper is required.


ENGL 3310 - Literature and the Visual Arts

This course examines the relationship of the literary and visual arts. Comparative study focuses upon various practices,critical theories, and social, historical, and philosophical concepts that cross artistic boundaries and influence specific worksof literature and/or visual arts. Class sessions include lecture, discussion, film, and slide presentations, and group activities.Critical thinking is encouraged as students apply concepts to analysis of fiction, poetry, paintings and sculpture fromWestern and Non-Western cultures. One analytical research paper and several short class presentations are required. Thecourse is team-taught by faculty from the English and the art disciplines. (credit may be earned for either ENGL 3310 orART 3310 but not for both)

Credit Hours: 3 Prerequisites: ENGL 11310 and 1311. ART 1310, ENGL 2310 recommended. Cross listed as ART 3310

ENGL 3315 - Studies in Fiction



This course examines the forms, theories and history of the two major forms of fiction: the novel and the short story.Course sessions are interactive. One analytical paper is required.

Credit Hours: 3 Prerequisite: ENGL 1310 and 1311, MATH 1315.

ENGL 3320 - Studies in Poetry

This course examines the forms, theories, and history of poetic literature. Course sessions are interactive. One analyticalpaper is required.

Credit Hours: 3 Prerequisite: ENGL 1310 and 1311, MATH 1315

ENGL 3325 - Studies in Dramatic Literature

This course examines the forms, theories, and history of dramatic literature. Course sessions are interactive. Oneanalytical paper is required.

Credit Hours: 3 Prerequisite: ENGL 1310 and 1311, MATH 1315

ENGL 3335 - Technical Writing

This course develops skills needed to compose objective, informative proposals, reports, and presentations for specializedaudiences in science, business, government, and industry. Class sessions involve lecture, discussions, group activities andwriting tasks ENGL 3310/ART 3310. Literature and the Visual Arts. Credit Hours: 3 (credit may be earned for either ENGL3310 or ART 3310 but not for both). Prerequisites: ENGL 1310 and 1311. MATH 1315, ART 1310, ENGL 2310recommended. This course examines the relationship of the literary and visual arts. Comparative study focuses uponvarious practices, critical theories, and social, historical, and philosophical concepts that cross artistic boundaries andinfluence specific works of literature and/or visual arts. Class sessions include lecture, discussion, film, and slidepresentations, and group activities. Critical thinking is encouraged as students apply concepts to analysis of fiction, poetry,paintings and sculpture from Western and Non-Western cultures. One analytical research paper and several short classpresentations are required. The course is team-taught by faculty from the English and the art disciplines.

Credit Hours: 3 Prerequisites: ENGL 1311 or equivalent, MATH 1315

ENGL 3340 - Literature and Music

This course examines the relationship of the literary and musical arts. Comparative study focuses upon various practices,critical theories, and social, historical, and philosophical concepts that cross artistic boundaries and influence specific worksof literature and/or music. Class sessions include lecture, discussion, film and audio presentations, and group activities.Critical thinking is encouraged as students apply concepts to analysis of fiction, poetry, and musical compositions fromWestern and Non-Western cultures. One analytical research paper and several short class presentations are required. Thecourse is team-taught by faculty from the English and the music disciplines. (credit may be earned for either English 3340or Music 1310 but not for both)

Credit Hours: 3 Prerequisites: ENGL 1310 and 1311. MUSI 1310, ENGL 2310 recommended

ENGL 4310 - Introduction to Critical Theory

This course presents an historical survey of critical thought about the nature and function of reading, writing and writtenlanguage. Beginning with the Greek philosophers and ending with postmodernist theorists, students study and applyconcepts to specific works of fiction, poetry, drama, history, and biography. Class sessions include lecture, discussion, andgroup activities. One analytical research paper is required.

Credit Hours: 3 Prerequisites: ENGL 1310, ENGL 2310 or permission of the instructor

ENGL 4315 - Special Topics in British Literature



This course focuses upon a specific author, theme, period, or genre in British literary history. Class sessions may includelecture, discussion, and film. One analytical research paper is required. This course may be taken for credit more than oncewhen topics differ.

Credit Hours: 3 Prerequisites: ENGL 1311, ENGL 2310 or permission of the instructor. ENGL 2320 and ENGL 4310 encouraged

ENGL 4320 - Special Topics in American Literature

This course focuses upon a specific author, theme, period, or genre in American literary history. Class sessions mayinclude lecture, discussion, film, and presentations. One analytical research paper is required. This course may be taken forcredit more than once when topics differ.


ENGL 4325 - Topics in World Literature

This course focuses upon a specific author, theme, period, or genre in the literary heritage of a specific culture other thanBritish or American. Works in translation are assigned. Class sessions may include lecture, discussion, film, andpresentations. One analytical research paper is required. This course may be taken for credit more than once when topicsdiffer.


ENGL 4630 - Senior Project in English

This independent study course allows senior English majors opportunity to pursue personal interests while practicing skillsnecessary for scholarly research and critical analysis of a literary work, genre, author, or period. Students who completethis course should be ready to begin graduate studies in an English program. Under close faculty supervision, the studentdesigns and completes a project that must include development of an annotated bibliography and an analytical researchpaper suitable as a student presentation at a professional conference or for publication in a journal acceptingundergraduate writing on a literary subject.

Credit Hours: 6 Prerequisites: ENGL 2310, completion of all 2000 and 3000 level requirements for the BLS with an English concentration.

FOSC 1210 - Science Survey

This course is an overview of forensic science. The criminal justice system and law enforcement are discussed briefly andrelated to physical evidence collection and expert witness testimony. Criminalistics, crime analysis, toxicology and forensicmolecular biology are discussed in some detail.

Credit Hours: 2 Prerequisites: BIOL 1315, 1315L; CHEM 1315, 1315L.

FOSC 2210 - Forensic Science Professional Practice

This course is an overview of the forensic scientist as a professional. The scope of the job, accreditation and boardcertification are discussed. The ethical role of the forensic scientist as an expert witness involved with the identification,collection and presentation of physical evidence is discussed at length.


FOSC 2310 - Crime Scene Search and Recovery

This course explores the protocol to be used at the crime scene. The course content includes processing methods,documentation, collection and preservation of physical evidence.

Credit Hours: 3 Prerequisites: FOSC 1210 and 2210



FOSC 3310 - Forensic Evidence, Law and Criminal Procedures

The law of criminal procedures and rules of evidence are discussed in detail in this course. Mock trials are held to exposestudents to practice as expert witnesses.

Credit Hours: 3 Prerequisites: ENGL 1311, MATH 1315, FOSC 1210, 2210, 2310

FOSC 3410 - Criminalistics and Crime Analysis

This course is a combination lecture and laboratory course. The techniques used to detect, identify, analyze and compareevidence are described and practiced. Fingerprint collection, hair and fiber analysis, chemical and physical evidence andbiological clues are presented.

Credit Hours: 4 Prerequisites: ENGL 1311, MATH 1315, FOSC 1210, 2210, 2310

FOSC 4410 - Toxicology


Credit Hours: 4 Prerequisites: ENGL 1311, MATH 1315, FOSC 1210, 2210, 2310, 3310, 3410 Cross listed as CHEM 4410

FOSC 4415 - Forensic Molecular Biology

Various DNA analyses are presented in this course and related to forensic science. In the laboratory, the students willpractice DNA procedures.

Credit Hours: 4 Prerequisites: ENGL 1311, MATH 1315, FOSC 1210, 2210, 2310, 3310, 3410

FOSC 4710 - Forensic Science Practicum

The course constitutes practical experience in a real crime lab setting.

Credit hours: 6Prerequisites: ENGL 1311, MATH 1315, FOSC 1210, 2210, 2310, 3310, 3410, 4415

GERO 1310 - Introduction to Gerontology

Introduction to the interdisciplinary study of aging emphasizing biological, psychological, cultural, economic, and socialprocesses. The course also explores gerontology as a career.


GERO 2310 - Fundamentals of Movement Science

This course presents an overview to the science of human movement through a multidisciplinary approach that includesmechanical, psychological, physiological, anatomical, environmental, and sociological conceptions. Throughout the coursethe effects of aging on human movement are integrated.


GERO 3310 - Health Promotion and Aging

Principles of health promotion surveying physiological, psychological and social health problems, and the changing healthof adults during the middle and later years. This course focuses on the challenges facing older adults and on strategies to



promote successful aging.


GERO 3315 - The Physiology of Aging

Lecture and discussion of the effects of normative aging processes on homeostatic mechanisms and how these changesrelate to development of disorders and diseases in later life.

Credit Hours: 3 Prerequisites: Junior standing; GERO 1310; GERO 3410

GERO 3320 - Aging and Disabilities

An examination of the disablement process, chronic disease, and aging. Issues and implications of disablement arediscussed.

Credit Hours: 3 Prerequisites: Junior standing; GERO 1310; GERO 3315

GERO 3410 - Exercise in Health and Disease

The course examines the role of exercise in health and disease, including acute and chronic effects of exercise forindividuals with chronic diseases. In addition, this course explores exercise prescriptions, training guidelines, andtherapeutic benefits of exercise intervention and rehabilitation.

Credit Hours: 4 Prerequisites: Junior standing; GERO 1310; BIOL 2310/2310L; GERO 2310

GERO 4310 - Gerontology Practicum

Supervised experience in one or more community agencies that serve older adults.

Credit Hours: 3 Prerequisites: Senior standing. GERO 1310

GERO 4910 - Directed Research in Aging

Individual readings and research leading to the preparation of a senior paper.

Credit Hours: 4 Prerequisites: Senior standing. GERO 1310

HIST 1310 - World History I

This course introduces basic historical concepts and seeks to impart information regarding the sweep of human history.Major movements and personalities in world history are highlighted. Further, the course focuses upon the factors, whichhave impacted the development of the major cultures of our world, and establishes a foundation for developing anunderstanding of the forces, which continue to shape the modern world.


HIST 1311 - World History II

This course is a continuation of HIST 1310. This course will discuss and describe the forces that have shaped anddeveloped our world from the year 1650 to the present day.


HIST 1315 - American History I



This course is a survey course of United States history. This course will discuss and described the significant events ofAmerican History from the discovery to 1876.


HIST 1316 - American History II

This course is a continuation of HIST 103. The significant events of American History from 1876 to the present day will bedescribed and discussed.

Credit Hours: 3 Prerequisites: ENGL 1310, HIST 1315

HIST 2310 - Louisiana History

The course will introduce students to basic Louisiana history.


HIST 2315 - African-American History

The course will provide students with an overview of African-American history from the early seventeenth century to thepresent.


HSER 1210 - Professions in Healthcare Management

This course is an introduction to the many healthcare management professions that are available to students who plan toconsider this as their profession at some point in their career. The various professions will be outlined with certain jobexpectations and duties, career paths, salaries, challenges and opportunities. Guest speakers will be invited to theclassroom to offer first-hand experience and scenarios that will help expedite that particular career path. Even if students donot plan to be a manager, understanding some key roles in the healthcare profession can help the student be a moreeffective co-worker, team member, and organizational citizen.


HSER 2315 - Introduction to Accounting

This course focuses on accounting as the language of business and emphasizes the terminology used in accounting. Thecourse exposes the students to the language of business enabling them to make decisions and informed judgments aboutthe economic activities of our society.


HSER 2320 - Macroeconomics in Healthcare

This course is a study of macroeconomics, with a health care focus. It emphasizes supply and demand for the varioushealth care goods and services (hospital care, physician services, nursing care, etc.), and analyzing problems related toeconomic growth, employment and inflation. It also includes an analysis of the role of government in the distribution andsubsidization of health care services. Current relevant topics such as global economics and national health insurance arealso evaluated.

Credit Hours: 3 Prerequisite: Sophomore Standing, including MATH 1315

HSER 3340 - Healthcare Systems and Trends



This course is an introduction to the health care delivery system in the United States including discussions about thevarious trends. Classes will be conducted as forums of discussion emphasizing contemporary issues related to health careprofessionals, facilities, organization patterns, reimbursement, and quality of care. Classes will combine lectures,discussions, current events, debates, and exams.

Credit Hours: 3 Prerequisites: Junior standing or permission of instructor

HSER 3350 - Healthcare Management

Introduction to the principles for management for organizations that deliver health care services such as hospitals, nursinghomes, multi-specialty clinics, and home health care agencies. Concepts and theories from the general managementliterature that are particularly helpful in organization and management of health care organizations will be surveyed.

Credit Hours: 3 Prerequisites: Junior standing or permission of instructor

HSER 3360 - Microeconomics in Healthcare

The health care economy is of special interest because of its size in the US economy and because of the profound effectthat health and the lack of health can have on every individual. This course provides a focused look at the economics of thehealth sector and the major issues that motivate the current attempts at health care reform.

Credit Hours: 3 Prerequisite: HSER 2320Corequisite: HSER 3340 or permission from the instructor and/or Program Director

HSER 3370 - Quality Improvement in Healthcare

This course will focus on the tools needed to implement quality measures and systematically monitor and evaluateoutcomes in a healthcare organization to ensure excellence in healthcare. Important concepts of Continuous QualityImprovement (CQI), Total Quality Management (TQM) and teamwork will be used to describe the principles of qualitymanagement. Other topics will include: the impact of managed care on Quality Management, Health Employer DataInformation Set (HEDIS) indicators, accreditation, and the impact of consumers on the quality of healthcare. Issues ofutilization management, risk management, provider credentialing and liability as they relate to Quality Management will becovered. Development of studies and benchmarking along with basic applicable statistical elements will be part of thecourse.

Credit Hours: 3 Prerequisites: MATH 2315 Corequisite: HSER 3340, HSER 3350

HSER 3380 - Managerial Accounting in Healthcare

Basic accounting and managerial concepts and applications in health care organizations are presented, such as financialstatements, cash flow and costs. Students further learn and appreciate the impact of the health care reimbursementstructure, regulatory mechanisms and organizational challenges health administrators must consider.

Credit Hours: 3 Prerequisite: HSER 2315; Declared Major in Health Services Administration Co-requisites: HSER 3340

HSER 3390 - Human Resources in Healthcare Management

This course surveys problems and issues in labor economics and relations, as well as personnel management. Emphasis isplaced on public policies affecting management and union representatives and on the role of the human resource managerin the healthcare organization. Discussion topics include: equal employment opportunity; job analysis, design, description,and evaluation; wage and salary administration; recruitment and selection; personnel testing; assessing employeeperformance; communication; training and development; retention; and employee discipline. Other areas of topic caninclude the improvement of productivity (primarily through the enhancement of team functioning) and challenges inhealthcare human resource management.

Credit Hours: 3 Prerequisites: HSER 3340, HSER 3350, HSER 3360, HSER 4340’ Declared Major in Health Services Administration



HSER 4310 - Financial Management in Healthcare

This course will build on the coursework found in HSER 3380, but will focus more on the financial issues related toreimbursement structures, regulatory mechanisms, cost control and budgeting as it relates to health care. Other topicsrelated to this course will include budgeting, financial analysis, financing, and capital investment decisions.

Credit Hours: 3 Prerequisites: HSER 3340 and HSER 3380; Declared Major in Health Services Administration

HSER 4320 - Reimbursements in Healthcare

Various forms of reimbursement in the United States health care system are discussed. History, basic principles andorganizational structure of insurance, managed care, government programs, and consumer driven policies are analyzed.

Credit Hours: 3 Prerequisites: HSER 3340 and HSER 3360. Co-requisites HSER 3350, HSER 3380; Declared Major in Health ServicesAdministration

HSER 4330 - Marketing in Healthcare

This course teaches the fundamentals of marketing for healthcare services. It is designed to cover the following: marketingprocess, understanding the consumer and the marketing mix. Students will be introduced to the process of thedevelopment of marketing strategies and analysis in a health care setting. Topics will include: the nature of marketingstrategy and the environment in which marketing operates; understanding the consumer; distribution and pricing, product,promotion strategies.

Credit Hours: 3 Prerequisites: HSER 3340, HSER 3350, HSER 3380 Corequisite: HSER 3360; Declared Major in Health ServicesAdministration

HSER 4340 - Legal Aspects of Health Service Administration

This course is an introduction to the law as it relates to health care settings. It provides an overview of health care lawaimed at assisting students in developing an intuitive sense for what the laws will permit them to do, and for when toconsult legal counsel. Unit Topics such as contracts, negligence, damages, workers compensation, litigation and trialproceedings will be covered.

Credit Hours: 3 Prerequisites: HSER 3340. Corequisites: HSER 3350, HSER 3360, HSER 3380; Declared Major in Health ServicesAdministration

HSER 4345 - Ambulatory Practice Management

This course will offer students practical insight on how to manage an ambulatory care practice. The topics make up acomprehensive review for those preparing for a career in practice management. Topics include operations, financialmanagement, strategic planning, regulation and risk management, human resources, and community relations.

Credit Hours: 3 Prerequisites: HSER 3340, HSER 3350, HSER 3360, HSER 3380, HSER 4310, HSER 4320, HSER 4340; Declared Majorin Health Services Administration

HSER 4350 - Policy in Healthcare

Major relevant policy issues in the United States health care system, past, present and future, are discussed. Potentialchanges and consequences of implemented regulations and policies are also presented and analyzed.

Credit Hours: 3 Prerequisites: HSER 3340, HSER 3350, HSER 3360 and HSER 3380Co-requisites: HSER 4310, HSER 4320. Recommended: HSER 4340; Declared Major in Health Services Administration

HSER 4360 - Managerial Epidemiology



Epidemiological and Public Health concepts and methods in a variety of settings and across a spectrum of disease topicsare discussed. Social, physical and biological determinants of selected infectious and chronic diseases are studied.Epidemiological tools presented include vital statistics, rates, and methods of descriptive, observational and experimentalstudies. In addition, literature review, analytical problem solving and managerial decision-making skills are acquired.

Credit Hours: 3 Prerequisites: HSER 3340, HSER 3350, and HSER 3360; Declared Major in Health Services Administration

HSER 4370 - Capstone in Healthcare Management

This course will integrate theory and practice by examining issues and solutions to problems in the management of healthservices organizations. It functions as a capstone for the health services administration program, allowing students to applycoursework from across the curriculum.

Credit Hours: 3 Prerequisites: HSER 3340, HSER 3350, HSER 3360, HSER 3370, HSER 3380, HSER 3390, HSER 4310, HSER 4320,HSER 4330 Recommended: HSER 4340, HSER 4350; Declared Major in Health Services Administration

HSER 4380 - Information Systems in Health Care

Survey of the technology and processes used in management information systems. Role of management informationsystems in health care organizations.

Credit Hours: 3 Prerequisites: HSER 3340, HSER 3350, HSER 3360, HSER 3380, one (1) HSER 4000-level course completedsuccessfully; Declared Major in Health Services Administration

HSER 4910 - Internship/Practicum

Placement in a health care agency and completion of a project in one or more areas of health service administration.Seminars for participant presentations will be conducted.

Credit Hours: 2-6 Prerequisites: HSER 3340, HSER 3350, HSER 3360, HSER 3370, HSER 3380, HSER 3390, HSER 4310, HSER 4320,HSER 4330, HSER 4340 (HSER 4910 is to be completed during the last semester); Declared Major in Health ServicesAdministration

LING 2310 - Introduction to Linguistics

In this introductory language course, students explore language structure (including phonetics, phonology, morphology,syntax, semantics and pragmatics) and related topics such as writing systems, animal communication, and the history andcultural significance of language. Class sessions will include lectures, discussions and videos. Reading assignments andwriting tasks are required.


LING 2315 - History of the English Language

This course examines the development of the English language from Old English times to the modern English period.


LTCA 1310 - Introduction to Long-Term Care Administration

This course examines basic and advanced concepts of the long-term care environment with an emphasis on understandingthe current delivery system and the unique challenges faced by each service and practitioners on varying levels.


LTCA 2310 - Administrative Issues in Aging



This course explores long-term care and administration. The course reviews a description of the clients, services, andprovider settings in long-term care. Reimbursement and regulation of long-term care providers, ethical issues, and qualityimprovement are special topics. The second half of the course examines long-term care settings such as nursing homes,assisted living, subacute care, adult day care, home care, and hospice care.


LTCA 2315 - Clinicals - Administrator in Training

Clinical instruction providing training and work-based experience, and direct patient/client care. This course will serve asthe AIT requirement necessary for board examination and licensure.


MATH 0310 - Introduction to Algebra

The purpose of this course is to provide the student with the computational skills needed to study College Algebra. Problemsolving is emphasized throughout the course. This is a one-semester course covering standard topics such as LinearEquations and Inequalities, Polynomials and Factoring, Rational Expressions, Radicals and Complex Numbers, andQuadratic Functions and Inequalities. Placement in MATH 0310 determined by ACT/SAT test score. (NOT for degree credit)


MATH 1315 - College Algebra

The purpose of College algebra is to provide the student with computational skills needed to solve a variety of problems.The student will see a wide range of techniques and strategies applied to problem solving. Problem solving is emphasizedthroughout the course. This is a one semester course covering such standard topics as functions and graphs, polynomialfunctions, graphs and zeros, rational functions and conic sections, exponential and logarithmic functions, and systems ofequations and inequalities. Placement in MATH 1315 determined by ACT/SAT test score.


MATH 1320 - Plane Trigonometry

This course will be presented through the use of cooperative and interactive learning. Critical thinking and open-endedquestions and explorations will be used when appropriate. Problem solving will be emphasized throughout the course. Thisis a one semester course covering such standard topics as: trigonometric functions and identities, inverse trigonometricfunctions, graphs, solving triangles and equations, complex numbers and polar coordinates. Students will study thedefinitions of the trigonometric functions. Relationships between trigonometric functions will be studied as identities areestablished. The identities are particularly needed by students going on to a course in calculus. Graphs will give ageometric representation for both trigonometric and inverse trigonometric functions.


MATH 2310 - Calculus

This course will provide an introduction to differential and integral calculus for students majoring in life sciences (Biology,Medicine) and behavioral sciences. The topics will include: limits, the first and second derivative, the first and secondderivative tests for relative extrema, the definite and indefinite integral, and the Fundamental Theorem of Calculus. Calculuswill be used to solve real world problems, including those associated with the interpretation of medical and biological data.


MATH 2315 - General Statistics



This course introduces the students to both descriptive and inferential statistics. Emphasis is placed on applications ofmaking decisions in the presence of uncertainty. In order to provide hands on experiences to the students, a number ofactivities will be made available. Central to this package are the classroom lectures and discussions and tutoring sessionswith the instructor. The classroom activities will include computer demonstrations. This is a one semester course providingan introduction to standard topics such as the organization of data, measures of central tendency and dispersion,probability, probability distributions for discrete and continuous random values, the normal distribution, statistical inference,the standard normal distribution, Chi-square distribution, inference concerning two population parameters, regression andcorrelation, analysis of variance, and nonparametric statistics.


MATH 2315L - General Statistics Laboratory

Students work and complete problem assignments, etc., for MATH 2315, General Statistics. Tutorials will be presented(Class meets 3 hrs per week).

Credit Hours: 1 Prerequisites: MATH 1315. Corequisites: MATH 2315 Computer laboratory for Mathematics 2315L

MUSI 1310 - Music Appreciation

This course provides the student with the tools for understanding the interaction of music and civilization from a historicalperspective. To better relate to the vast body of literature basic concepts of music are taught and the student is given theterminology needed to make cogent commentary on the music of different eras. The discussion includes references to thevisual arts and aspects of history as they relate to the development of music through the ages. The theoretical study issupplemented by the use of audio and audiovisual technology. Course sessions are interactive, incorporating lectures,discussions, and listening sessions. Attendance at two (or more) live concerts is required during the semester.


NURS 1110 - Transition to Accelerated Nursing Education

This course is designed to assist the student in achieving educational goals. A variety of skills related to learning in anaccelerated format are presented. Skills including studying for accelerated classes, test taking, and time management willaid the student in adapting to the accelerated pace. Also, skills in using the library, reading research, and writing in APAformat will help to prepare the student for the rigors of accelerated nursing education.

Credit Hours: 1 Prerequisites: Admission into the accelerated nursing program

NURS 1310 - Pharmacology in Nursing

This course focuses on basic principles of pharmacology, drug regulations, major drug classifications, and the registerednurse’s role in medication administration. Emphasis is placed on nursing implications of drug therapy, includinglegal/ethical, psychosocial, developmental, religious, and cultural considerations. Students utilize math skills to calculatedrug dosages.

Credit Hours: 3 Prerequisites: ACSM 1110, ENGL 1310, MATH 1315, BIOL 2310, PSYC 1310, and CHEM 1310 or CHEM 1315.

NURS 1710 - Foundations of Nursing Practice

This course provides the student with foundational knowledge and skills essential to the practice of nursing. Conceptsrelated to nursing as a profession, standards of care, professional ethics, nursing roles, communication, cultural awareness,holistic care, nursing process, critical-thinking, teaching-learning process, collaboration, and community are presented.Developmental concepts are discussed with a focus on the elderly and the normal process of aging. Students performbasic psychomotor skills in a laboratory setting. The concepts and techniques of interviewing, history-taking, review ofsystems, and physical assessment are introduced. Emphasis is placed on the assessment skills necessary to determinethe holistic health care needs of the adult client. The course also provides the student with fundamental knowledge ofpathophysiological stressors commonly encountered by adults. Clinical experiences enable the beginning student to begin



to develop assessment skills, communication skills, cultural awareness, nursing process, critical-thinking skills, teachingskills, and psychomotor skills consistent with the care provider role in acute care and community-based settings.

Note: Classroom Hours: 4 (60 contact hours) Clinical Hours: 3 (135 contact hours)

Credit Hours: 7 Prerequisites: ACSM 1110, ENGL 1310, MATH 1315, BIOL 2310, PSYC 1310, and CHEM 1310 or CHEM 1315.Corequisites: BIOL 2311, BIOL 2320, NURS 1310

NURS 1715 - Adult Health Nursing I

This course focuses on the role of the nurse in promoting, maintaining, and restoring health for adults with commonlyoccurring health problems. Students use the nursing process to formulate care plans/maps for individuals experiencingintegumentary, metabolic, respiratory, and cardiovascular problems. Clinical experiences provide the student with theopportunity to develop assessment skills, communication skills, cultural awareness, nursing process, critical-thinking skills,teaching skills, and psychomotor skills in acute and community-based settings. Students develop beginning collaborativeskills with individuals, families, peers, and healthcare providers in the delivery of nursing care.

Note:Classroom Hours: 3 (45 contact hours). Clinical Hours: 2 (90 contact hours)

Credit Hours: 5 Prerequisites: NURS 1310, NURS 1710 Corequisites: PSYC 2330, BIOL 2325, BIOL 2325L

NURS 1720 - Mental Health Nursing

This course focuses on concepts basic to psychiatric-mental health nursing including neurobiology, therapeuticcommunication, cultural diversity, spirituality, family dynamics, loss and grieving, stress and coping, crisis intervention,violence, abuse, psychiatric disorders, and community resources. Mental health issues across the life span are explored.The course introduces specialized assessment and communication skills necessary for the care of the individualexperiencing situational and maturational stressors as well as mental illness. Clinical experiences provide the student withthe opportunity to enhance assessment skills, communication skills, cultural awareness, nursing process, critical-thinkingskills, teaching skills, and collaborative skills in acute mental health in-patient, chemical dependency, outpatient, andadolescent units.


Credit Hours: 4 Prerequisites: NURS 1310, 1710. Corequisites: PSYC 2330, BIOL 2325, BIOL 2325L.

NURS 1725 - LPN - RN Role Transition

This course is designed to assist the LPN to transition into the ASN curriculum. The course focuses on validating skills andreinforcing knowledge for which advanced placement has been granted. The concepts of nursing process, physicalassessment, role transition, professional values, and legal-ethical issues are addressed. The course incorporates a reviewof mental health concepts and medical-surgical problems presented in the first year of the ASN curriculum. Clinicalexperiences in acute care settings enable the student to apply theory to practice.


Credit Hours: 7 Prerequisites: ENGL 1310, MATH 1315, BIOL 2310, BIOL 2311, BIOL 2320, BIOL 2325, BIOL 2325L, CHEM 1310 orCHEM 1315, PSYC 1310, PSYC 2330, NURS 1310

NURS 2710 - Adult Health Nursing II

This course focuses on the role of the nurse in promoting, maintaining, and restoring health for adults with commonlyoccurring health problems. Students use the nursing process to formulate care plan/maps for individuals experiencingsurgery and nutritional/ metabolic, elimination, hematological, and musculoskeletal problems. Clinical learning experiencesin acute and community-based settings enable the student to further develop assessment skills, communication skills,cultural awareness, nursing process, critical-thinking skills, teaching skills, psychomotor skills, and collaborative skills.




Credit Hours: 5 Prerequisites: NURS 1310, NURS 1710, NURS 1715, NURS 1720. For the LPN-RN Transition student, - NURS 1725.Corequisite: ENGL 1311

NURS 2715 - Care of Children and Families

This course focuses on the physiological, developmental, psychosocial, cultural, and spiritual health care of the child withinthe family unit. The nursing process, concepts of family dynamics, legal-ethical principles, and community resources areused by the students to promote, maintain, and restore optimum functioning of the family unit. Emphasis is placed on age-related health risks and common childhood health problems. Clinical experiences provide the student with opportunities torefine assessment skills, communication skills, cultural awareness, nursing process, critical-thinking skills, teaching skills,psychomotor skills, and collaborative skills in acute and community-based settings.


Credit Hours: 4 Prerequisites: NURS 1310, NURS 1710, NURS 1715, NURS 1720. For the LPN-RN Transition student – NURS 1725. Corequisite: ENGL 1311

NURS 2720 - Care of Women and Neonates

This course explores the concepts and skills necessary for the nursing care of childbearing families and newborn infants.The childbirth process from conception to postpartum is discussed. The course focuses on the role of the nurse inpromoting, maintaining, and restoring health for the childbearing family and newborns including both normal and high-riskpregnancy. The course also includes topics related to women's health such as fertility and infertility, menopause, sexuallytransmitted diseases, and female reproductive disorders. Clinical experiences provide the opportunity to refine assessmentskills, communication skills, cultural awareness, nursing process, critical-thinking skills, teaching skills, psychomotor skills,and collaborative skills.


Credit Hours: 4 Prerequisites: NURS 1310, NURS 1710, NURS 1715, NURS 1720, NURS 2710, NURS 2715 Corequisite: RELS 1310

NURS 2725 - Adult Health Nursing III

This course focuses on the role of the nurse in promoting, maintaining, and restoring health for adults experiencing life-threatening problems. Emphasis is placed on the decision-making process required for complex clinical situations andcollaboration between disciplines. Clinical learning experiences allow the student to integrate the theory content with actualclinical experiences in acute care settings. This course emphasizes transition to practice focusing on role development andsocialization into nursing. The role of the nurse as a member of a profession is presented. In addition, leadership andmanagement principles, ethical decision-making, the use of research, patient advocacy, and cultural competence asintegral components of nursing practice for the associate degree nurse in caring for individuals, families, and groups areexamined.


Credit Hours: 5 Prerequisites: NURS 1310, NURS 1710, NURS 1715, NURS 1720, NURS 2710, NURS 2715 Corequisite: RELS 1310

NURS 3310 - Research in Nursing Practice

This course explores a broad range of methods of disciplined inquiry within nursing and establishes a basis for research innursing practice. Emphasis is placed on analyzing the research process and critiquing published research. Appropriatemethods of analysis used in research are presented and data analysis techniques are applied to published researcharticles.

Credit Hours: 3 Prerequisites: MATH 2315; ENGL 1311

NURS 3315 - Pathophysiology: A Basis for Nursing Care



Emphasis is on the physiological manifestations which are the result of pathophysiologic processes. Clinical situations areutilized to incorporate critical thinking, interpretation of data, indicated nursing care, and expected patient outcomes. Thecourse builds upon and expands previous nursing knowledge and knowledge gained in anatomy, physiology, microbiology,and nutrition.


NURS 3320 - Health Assessment

This course prepares the student to use assessment tools and techniques in determining the health status of clients acrossthe lifespan. Students apply knowledge from health and social sciences and utilize the critical-thinking process as a methodto identify appropriate nursing interventions. The course is designed to provide opportunities for enhancing competency inassessment skills, interpretation of diagnostic data, and determination of nursing interventions.


NURS 3325 - Leadership Principles in Nursing

This course provides the student with knowledge and skills to function as a nursing leader and/or manager within a dynamicpractice environment. Concepts of leadership, group dynamics, power, problem-solving, change, conflict, and ethicaldecision-making are addressed from a nursing perspective. Managerial functions such as staffing, performance appraisal,delegation, communication, team building, planning, and budget preparation are introduced. Issues such as regulatoryconstraints, professional liability, and quality of care are also explored.

Credit Hours: 3 Corequisite: NURS 3310

NURS 4110 - Independent Study

This course offers the student an opportunity for an individualized project in an area related to the student's special interest.The student, in collaboration with the faculty, develops a contract designed to enhance professional nursing practice.

Credit Hours: 1-3 Prerequisites: 3000 level nursing courses or with approval of the Program Coordinator

NURS 4310 – Successful Aging

This course focuses on the concept of successful aging and is designed to enhance the nurse's awareness of the needsand potentials of the older adult. The course analyzes the sociological, psychological, and physiological aspects of aging.Students explore theories of aging, chronic and acute problems of the aging client, available community resources, andissues impacting health promotion of the older adult.

Credit Hours: 3Prerequisites: 3000 level nursing courses or with approval of the Program Coordinator

NURS 4315 - Nursing in the 21st Century

This course explores the changing health care system, its impact upon patient care and relevance to nursing practice.Factors contributing to health care changes in the 21st century will be examined and the nurse's role as patient advocatewill be analyzed.

Credit Hours: 3 Prerequisites: 3000 level nursing courses or with approval of the Program Coordinator

NURS 4320 - Mental Health and Film

This course focuses on the portrayal of mental illness in film. Emphasis is placed on analyzing and critiquing the depictionof psychopathologies as portrayed in real-life, real-world situations.

Credit Hours: 3 Prerequisites: 3000 level nursing courses



NURS 4710 - Community Nursing

Community Nursing focuses on the historical perspective, political, health care systems, epidemiology, and nursing care ofspecific target groups. Health promotion and protection activities are emphasized as they relate to families, aggregates,and communities. Diverse roles of the community health nurse are examined and a community assessment is completedusing research and data processing skills. A clinical practicum provides an opportunity to participate in health promotionactivities within the community.

Note: Classroom Hours: 3 (45 contact hours) Clinical Hours : 2 (90 contact hours)

Credit Hours: 5 Prerequisites: 3000 level nursing courses

PHIL 2310 - Philosophy and Critical Thinking

Critical thinking is a course designed to enable the student to take charge of his/her life. This course will encourage thedevelopment of critical thinking skills and abilities, fair-mindedness, intellectual humility, and intellectual integrity amongother virtues. The approach will be practical yet based on philosophical tenets that have been proven through the ages asessential components for the development of core values and virtues in the thinking human being.


PHIL 2315 - Current Moral Problems

The course will attempt to provide a Philosophical underpinning to current moral problems. Accordingly, we will deal withvalues, with the good and bad, with right and wrong, insofar as they apply to urgent issues in the contemporary worldmilieu. The issues that we will Agrapple with are: world poverty, the environment, euthanasia, abortion, sex, personalrelationships, equality and discrimination, criminal rights, business ethics, crime and punishment, Adirty politics, and warand peace. How are we to live our lives as moral human beings in dealing with these issues? The latter will be thefundamental challenge of this course.


PHIL 2320 - Ethical Issues in Health Care

This course is about applied ethics in various professional health care fields. Ethics is that branch of Philosophy that seeksto determine how human actions may be judged right or wrong. It is concerned with how a human life ought to live. Thegoal of this course is to study the obligations of Health Care Professionals to themselves, towards their patients, andtowards society as a whole. This will be accomplished by studying the foundational principles of Health Care Ethics anddealing with ethical problems inherent in Health Care.


PHSC 1310 - Physical Science

This course investigates the physical science of measurement, vectors, kinematics, Newton's law of motion, wave motion,temperature, electric fields and currents and optics. Fundamentals of classical physical science are discussed.Considerable emphasis is placed on radiation and radiobiology.


PHYS 1310 - General Physics I

Students will study and investigate the fundamentals of mechanics, heat and sound.

Credit Hours: 3 Prerequisites: Mathematics 1315. Corequisite: Physics 1310L




Selected laboratory investigations related to mechanics, heat and sound will be performed by students. Lab experimentsare designed to support lecture. (Lab meets three hours per week.).

Credit Hours: 1 Prerequisites: MATH 1315. Corequesite: PHYS 1310

PHYS 1311 - General Physics II

Students will study and investigate the fundamentals of electricity, magnetism and light.

Credit Hours: 3 Prerequisites: PHYS 1310, PHYS 1310L corequisite: PHYS 1311L


Selected laboratory investigations related to electricity, magnetism and light will be performed by students. Lab experimentsare designed to support lecture. (Lab meets three hours per week.).

Credit Hours: 1 Prerequisites: PHYS 1310, PHYS 1310L. Corequisite: PHYS 1311

PSYC 1310 - Introductory Psychology

This course involves a survey of the major fields of psychology including the biopsychological, learning theory, cognitive,humanistic, and psychoanalytic perspectives. Topics to be discussed will include the biological basis of behavior, states ofconsciousness, learning theory, memory, intelligence, personality, and stress.


PSYC 2330 - Psychology Across the Life Span

Study of the development of behavior and psychological processes throughout the prenatal period, infancy, childhood,adolescence, maturity and old age with emphasis on development. Classroom activities will include lecture, groupdiscussions, demonstrations, individual projects, video presentations, library assignments and research projects.

Credit Hours: 3 Prerequisites: ENGL 1310, PSYC 1310

PSYC 2335 - Theories of Personality

This course introduces a variety of theoretical approaches to the understanding of personality. It will includepsychodynamic, behavioral, social learning, trait, humanistic, cognitive and biological perspectives. Consideration is bothbiological and environmental determinants of personality.


PSYC 2340 - Social Psychology

In this course, students will study how people interact with each other and how they think about and respond to socialsituations. Included are such topics as social cognition (person perception, self perception, attitudes), social influence(conformity, persuasion, cultural sources of attitudes), and social relations (aggression, altruism, prejudice).


PSYC 3310 - Child Psychology

This course will discuss the physical, psychological, social, intellectual, and moral development of an individual from birth toadolescence. It will explore the relationship between research and childrearing practices. There will also be discussion of



the commonalities and diversities in today's multicultural society and its effect on children.

Credit Hours: 3 Prerequisites: ENGL 1310, PSYC 1310 and PSYC 2330

PSYC 3315 - Abnormal Psychology

This course is designed to increase the student's understanding about the dynamics of abnormal disorders or psychologicalorigin. An overview of the historical perspectives of abnormal; psychology will be presented. Students will be provided withan opportunity to explore and discuss etiologies, symptomatologies, and treatments of psychological disorders.

Credit Hours: 3 Prerequisites: ENGL 1310, PSYC 1310, PSYC 2330

PSYC 3320 - Psychology of Adolescence

Study of the period from puberty to adulthood with an exploration of physical, cognitive, and psychosocial development.Focus will be on theories, empirical findings, and concerns of adolescence. Topics will include: 1) parent-peerrelationships; 2) education; 3) identity formation; 4) sexuality; drugs; and mental health issues.

Credit Hours: 3 Prerequisites: ENGL 1310, PSYC 1310; PSYC 2330

PSYC 3325 - The Psychology of Aging

The focus of this course will be on successful aging. There will be a discussion of the physical, cognitive, and psychosocialcompetencies of individuals in late adulthood. Classroom activities will include demonstrations of assessment skills invarious performance areas as well as in-depth discussion of national research on successful aging.

Credit Hours: 3 Prerequisites: ENGL 1310, PSYC 1310, PSYC 2330

PSYC 3340 - Group Dynamics

This course is a study of what happens when people form groups, both from the perspective of individuals as members ofgroups and of the group itself as an entity. Students will learn what happens to people when they join groups, how groupsfunction, what goes on within groups, and how groups interact with other groups. We will explore the theory and researchon group dynamics and apply this knowledge to gain a better understanding of ourselves and the groups we belong to. Also, through in-class group activities, we will experience various phenomena of group dynamics. Finally, students willconduct an observational study of group behavior.

Credit Hours: 3Prerequisites: ENGL 1310; PSYC 1310; and completion of at least one 2000 level psychology course

PSYC 4310 - Research Methods in the Behavioral Sciences

In this course, students will gain comprehensive knowledge of and experience practicing the research methodologies andstatistical procedures used in behavioral research. Students will learn how to appropriately apply the use of descriptive andinferential statistics to conduct methodologically sound research. Students will learn, in depth, how to professionallyconduct archival, self-report, observational, survey, and experimental research; test for reliability and validity; and useadvanced procedures in descriptive and inferential statistics.

Credit Hours: 3 Prerequisites: ENGL 1310, MATH 1315, 6 Credit Hours of Psychology and MATH 2315

PSYC 4315 - Neuropsychopharmacology

The content of this course is derived from: 1) neuroanatomy; 2) neurophysiology; 3) pathophysiology; 4) biochemistry; 5)pharmacology; and the 6) behavioral sciences. Emphasis is placed on the neurobiological processes underlyingpsychopathology and the pharmacological interventions indicated for treatment and management of mental illness.

Credit Hours: 3



Prerequisites: ENGL 1310, MATH 1315, 12 Credit Hours of PSYC; 12 Credit Hours of ARTS, HUMN, and, PHIL. Also, 12Credit Hours of BIOL

PSYC 4630-Senior Project in Psychology

This course is a senior level independent study course where students will gain the experience of conducting scientificresearch in psychology under the close supervision of the instructor. In the first four weeks of the course, students do aliterature search on a research topic and prepare a research proposal. In the second part of the course, students willconduct the research after receiving IRB approval (if necessary), analyze data using SPSS, write up the completedresearch paper in APA style, and present their research at a student, regional, or national conference. Students whocomplete this course should be ready to begin graduate studies in a psychology program.

Credit Hours: 6Prerequisites: ENGL 2310, completion of all 2000 and 3000 level requirements for the BLS with Psychology concentration,and PSYC 4310.

PTAP 1110 - Introduction to Patient Care

This course introduces basic information regarding the health care system in general and the profession of physicaltherapy, in order to explore physical therapist assisting as a career choice. Emphasis is placed on the provision of physicaltherapy services, the history and scope of the practice of the physical therapist and the physical therapist assistant, factorsinfluencing the delivery of service, relationships and communication with patients and other health care providers,professional behaviors and legal and ethical issues related to health care. Guest lecturers and panels will provide insightinto health care from current practitioners. The student will gain an understanding of the professional responsibilitiesinherent in providing health care and learn basic concepts of developing provider relationships.


PTAP 2310 - Functional Anatomy and Kinesiology

This course is designed to provide the potential physical therapist assistant student a fundamental understanding of themusculoskeletal system as it applies to movement. Emphasis is placed on muscles and muscle groups, their origins andinsertions, innervations and actions. The student has the opportunity to learn characteristics and components of normalmovement as a basis for understanding abnormal movement.

Credit Hours: 3 Prerequisites: BIOL 2310. COREQUISITE: PTAP 2310L

PTAP 2310L - Functional Anatomy and Kinesiology Lab

This laboratory course is designed to coincide with the Functional Anatomy and Kinesiology lecture course. Course contentfollows the content presented in lecture and provides the student the opportunity to apply concepts of movement to thehuman anatomy through lab activities incorporating palpation, movement and problem solving. Students analyze movementin individual regions of the body and demonstrate comprehension through written and practical applications. ThisLaboratory course is designed to coincide with the functional Anatomy and Kinesiology lecture course. Course contentfollows the content presented in lecture and provides the student the opportunity to apply concepts of movement to thehuman anatomy through lab activities incorporating palpitation, movement and problem solving. Students analyzemovement in individual regions of the body and demonstrate comprehension through written and practical applications.

Credit Hours: 1 Prerequisites: BIOL 2310. COREQUISITE: PTAP 2310L

PTAP 2710 - Introduction to Physical Therapy

This course is designed to give the physical therapist assistant student fundamental understanding of the provision ofhealth care. Emphasis is placed on provision of physical therapy services, scope of practice of the physical therapiesassistant and the physical therapist, factors influencing the delivery of service, relationships and communication relative topatients and other health care providers, legal and ethical issues related to health care, and documenting in the medicalrecord. The student participates in clinical experiences which are designed to provide an opportunity to observe andpractice professional behaviors; interact with patients, families and health care providers; become familiar with medicalrecords and the patient chart; and observe parameters of the physical therapist assistant scope of practice. Critical thinking



skills are developed during class discussion, participation in clinical experiences and in small group activities.

Credit Hours: 3 Prerequisites: Enrollment in the PTA program

PTAP 2715 - Neurophysiology of Rehabilitation

This course is designed to give the physical therapist assistant student a fundamental understanding of the nervous systemand its association to movement and movement dysfunction. Neuroscience from the perspectives of anatomy andphysiology is explored. The student has the opportunity to learn the relationship of the nervous system to control of normalmovement and movement dysfunction. Emphasis is placed on the use of correct terminology, neuromuscular function andrehabilitation of movement dysfunction.


PTAP 2718 - Human Development

This lecture course introduces the student to human development throughout the lifespan, from prenatal development tothe senior adult. The student has the opportunity to learn the relationship of the areas of the developmental process.Although focused on development from neonatal through early childhood, the student will be introduced to the changes thatoccur in aging throughout life. Emphasis is placed on prenatal development, the developmental sequence,and developmental disabilities. The student will also discover the impact that age-related disease processes or disabilitiescan have on individuals and/or their families at any point along the developmental continuum.


PTAP 2720 - Clinical Science I

This course is designed to give the physical therapist assistant student the opportunity to learn and practice fundamentalassessments, patient care skills and procedures. Students are instructed in data collection, skills and procedures and theythen perform them in the laboratory setting with student-to-student practice. Students must demonstrate competency inperforming these skills, procedures and assessments in the laboratory setting prior to performing them in a clinical setting.


PTAP 2725 - Clinical Science II

This course is designed as a continuation of PTAP 212. Lecture and laboratory experiences are combined to instruct thestudent in Data collection procedures utilized in current physical therapy practices. Emphasis is placed on the treatmentprocedures involved in therapeutic massage, hydrotherapy, wound care, electrical modalities, edema control, orthotics,transfers and assisted mobility, normal gait, prosthetics and traction within the scope of practice of the physical therapistassistant. The student will incorporate data collection techniques and interventions learned in the previous courses, withthose learned in this course, to demonstrate competency in the provision of total patient treatment. Laboratory experienceswill provide the opportunity to experience and to practice these procedures. Competency in performance of the proceduresis determined by skill check-off and by practical demonstration in competency evaluation utilizing patient scenarios.


PTAP 2730 - Clinical Science III

This therapeutic exercise course combine technology, lecture and laboratory experiences to introduce the physicaltherapist assistant student to exercise as a treatment procedure. The student will learn about exercise from the cellular tothe systemic effects. Emphasis is placed on various kinds of exercise, application of exercise technique and on specialareas of therapeutic exercise. The student will practice range of motion exercise, stretching techniques, resistance, tractionand aerobic exercise and pulmonary hygiene techniques, and will learn how to progress those exercises. Data collectiontechniques and interventions learned in previous classes will be utilized in combination with various exercise procedures inorder to enhance rehabilitation and monitor subject response to the procedures.



Credit Hours: 4 Prerequisites: PTAP 2310; PTAP 2310L

PTAP 2735 - Clinical Science IV

This course is designed to provide a forum by which PTA students can integrate didactic and clinical experiences in thedevelopment of skills relative to the practice of physical therapy. The student will have the opportunity to prepare for entry-level employment in physical therapy, and will be introduced to issues and topics relative to the practice of physical therapy,which are considered post-graduate level skill development. These include topics in specialty areas of physical therapypractice, alternative therapeutic approaches to patient care, and advanced techniques in musculoskeletal andneuromuscular dysfunction. Projects and laboratory experiences provide the opportunity for the student to gain anintroductory knowledge and application base upon which clinical skills are developed.

Credit Hours: 2Prerequisites: Enrollment in PTA program

PTAP 2740 - Pathophysiology

This lecture course introduces the student to injuries, diseases and conditions that affect the neuromusculoskeletal system,and which are primary to the practice of physical therapy. A systems approach to understanding the function of the humanbody and the effect of pathological entities on the system are presented. Emphasis is placed on the course and effect ofthe pathological condition; the signs and symptoms of the pathology; the general effect on human performance and functionof the patient; and, the physical therapy management of the condition and patient. The student is provided the opportunityto identify potential medical complications that effect physical therapy interventions and the patient's safe response to theintervention.


PTAP 2745 - Clinical Education I

This course is designed to provide the opportunity for the student to apply previously learned assessments, procedures andskills to direct patient care under the supervision of a licensed practitioner of physical therapy. The student will participate inone full time five - week affiliation in either an acute, rehab or out-patient setting that provides a variety of clinicalexperiences with a diverse patient population. Each student is assigned to a clinical instructor, who is primarily responsiblefor planning clinical experiences reflective of course objectives and current practice, evaluation of student performance andproviding immediate feedback to facilitate learning. The student will have the opportunity to master skills learned in thelaboratory setting and integrate behaviors reflective of professional competency within the scope of practice of the physicaltherapist assistant.


PTAP 2750 - Clinical Education II

This clinical education course involves assignment of the student to two different full time affiliations totaling ten weeks. Thestudent will have the opportunity to apply all treatment procedures, assessments and patient care skills necessary for entrylevel competency for the practice of physical therapist assisting. The longer assignments allow the student to follow patientsthrough the course of therapy in order to observe changes in patient function in response to treatment. The student willhave the opportunity to integrate knowledge and skills to master critical thinking skills, analyze patient response totreatments, participate as a member of the health care team, participate in patient, family and staff teaching activities, andmodel professional behaviors. Upon completion of this course, the student will have demonstrated all critical skillsnecessary for entry-level competency of a practitioner of physical therapist assisting.

Credit Hours: 10 Prerequisites: PTAP 2745

RADT 1710 - Introduction to Radiography

An introduction to the principles and practices of radiology; historical and professional evolution, status of the health caredelivery system, medicolegal and ethical considerations, medical communications, the imaging process and equipment,radiographic preparation and examinations, basic principles of radiation safety, and management techniques of the patient



during radiologic procedures.

Credit Hours: 3 Corequisites: ACSM 1110, BIOL 2310, MATH 1315, RADT 1720, RADT 1740

RADT 1715 - Radiographic Procedures

A study of radiographic procedures with related positioning and anatomy. Emphasis on the vertebral column, abdomen,mobile, surgical, and trauma radiography, fluoroscopic and contrast media examinations. Cranial topography andmorphology, radiography of the cranial, facial, nasal, and temporal bones, zygomatic arches, paranasal sinuses, orbits,optic foramen, mandible and temeromandibular joints with image analysis and interpretation is also included. Students areprovided with laboratory opportunities to develop practical skills.

Credit Hours: 3 Prerequisites: ACSM 1110, BIOL 1110, MATH 1315, RADT 1710, RADT 1720, RADT 1740 Corequisites: BIOL 2311, ENGL 1310, RADT 1725, RADT 1741

RADT 1720 - Image Production I

A study of radiation concepts with related practical application; x-ray properties, basic x-ray equipment, principles of x-rayproduction, x-ray interactions, prime factors of exposure, exposure calculations, image receptors and accessory devices,basic digital imaging process, components of image quality, technique charts, characteristics of image receptor systems,grids, filtration, beam restriction, technique manipulation, exposure control systems, and technical factors that influence andcontrol image production and quality. Lab opportunities will allow students to produce and analyze images by varyingtechnical parameters.

Credit Hours: 3 Corequisites: ACSM 1110, MATH 1315, RADT 1710, RADT 1740

RADT 1725 - Image Production II

This course is a continuation of RADT 1711. The technical factors and variables that affect the photographic and geometricquality of an image are analyzed. The course examines the methods of conventional and digital imaging technologyprocesses with related practical application; design and construction requirements for acquisition, processing anddisplaying images; characteristics of conventional and digital image receptors and detectors including handling and storage,latent image formation; automatic processor equipment, system components, cycles, chemistry, processor monitoring andpreventative maintenance; quality assurance/control testing programs, silver recovery, sensitometry, image artifacts,evaluation of image quality, exposure selection and conversions. Lab opportunities will allow students to produce andanalyze images by varying technical parameters.

Credit Hours: 3 Prerequisites: ACSM 1110, BIOL 2310, MATH 1315. RADT 1710, RADT 1720, RADT 1740 Corequisites: BIOL 2311, ENGL 1310, RADT 1715, RADT 1741

RADT 1730 - Radiation Protection & Radiobiology

A study of radiation protection safety practices and radiobiology; Emphasis on units of measurement, radiation quantitiesand units, detection devices, cellular components, radiation effects, dose limits and calculations, protective measures,equipment and shielding design; federal and state regulations governing radiation protection.

Credit Hours: 2 Prerequisites: LEVEL I Semesters I and II Radiologic Technology courses. Corequisites: PHSC 1310, RADT 1742

RADT 1740 - Radiographic Practicum I

Supervised clinical experiences designed to provide students with a fundamental understanding of the actual practice ofradiology. This course includes theoretical and practical components. Instruction in positioning and basic imaging principlesand considerations, terminology, anatomy and radiographic examination and evaluation of the upper extremity, shouldergirdle, lower extremity, pelvis and upper femora, bony thorax, thoracic viscera, and geriatric imaging; emphasis onoperation of equipment, performance of darkroom procedures, patient care management, communication skills, applicationof radiation protection precautions, and the general radiographic process. Students are provided with laboratory



opportunities to develop practical skills.

Credit Hours: 5 Prerequisites: Admission to the RADT associate degree program; Current CPR-C certification. Corequisites: ACSM 1110, BIOL 2310, MATH 1315, RADT 1710, RADT 1720

RADT 1741 - Radiographic Practicum II

Supervised clinical performance of basic skills with more emphasis on preparation of the patient, room, and equipment forfluoroscopic, mobile, surgical, emergency/trauma and general radiographic procedures, including image evaluation.Continued development and application of clinical competencies.

Credit Hours: 6 Prerequisites: ACSM 1110, BIOL 2310, MATH 1315, RADT 1710, RADT 1720, RADT 1740 and current CPR-CCertification. Corequisites: BIOL 2311, ENGL 1310, RADT 1715, RADT 1725

RADT 1742 - Radiographic Practicum III

Continued development and application of clinical competencies with emphasis on precautions in patient care andperformance of general radiographic procedures, emergency/trauma, mobile, surgical, fluoroscopic and contrast mediaprocedures, and corresponding image evaluation.

Credit Hours: 3 Prerequisites: LEVEL I Semester I and II Radiologic Technology courses and current CPR-C Certification. Corequisites: PHSC 1310, RADT 1730

RADT 2715 - Specialized Imaging Technology

A study of the fundamental principles of special imaging techniques and equipment with emphasis on radiographicequipment and accessory devices, x-ray circuitry and rectification, image intensified fluoroscopy, body section radiography,macroradiography, mammographic equipment, exposure control systems and devices, digital imaging, thermography, cine,mobile equipment, duplication, evaluation of radiographic equipment; uses of the computer in the radiology department.Introduction to specialized imaging and therapeutic equipment including MRI, CT, US, PET, SPECT, radiation therapy andnuclear medicine technologies.

Credit Hours: 3 Prerequisites: LEVEL I Radiologic Technology courses. Corequisites: PSYC 1310 , RADT 2720, RADT 2740

RADT 2720 - Advanced Radiographic Procedures

An examination of radiographic anatomy advanced positioning, and patient care methods with related imaging equipment.Emphasis on basic pharmacology, venipuncture, advanced contrast media examinations, computed tomography, magneticresonance imaging, scanograms, pediatric and trauma radiography, foreign body localization, advanced imaging studies ofall body systems, including cross-sectional anatomy presentations. Students are provided with laboratory opportunities todevelop practical skills.

Credit Hours: 3 Prerequisites: LEVEL I Radiologic Technology courses. Corequisites: PSYC 100, RADT 214, RADT 241

RADT 2725 - Radiographic Pathology

A study of medical disease processes and their radiographic manifestations. Emphasis on radiographic anatomy,physiology, pathology, and evaluation of radiographic quality with related exposure considerations.

Credit Hours: 2 Prerequisites: LEVEL II Semester III Radiologic Technology courses. Corequisites: HUMN elective, RADT 2730, RADT 2741

RADT 2730 - Senior Seminar

Seminars of topics related to the practice of radiologic technology including written and oral presentations; a review of



materials in preparation for the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists Examination RADT 2740. RadiographicPracticum. Credit Hours: 6. Prerequisites: LEVEL I Radiologic Technology courses and current CPR-C Certification.Corequisites: PSYC 1310, RADT 2715, RADT 2720. Continued participation and application of general radiographicprocedures, emergency/trauma, mobile, surgical, fluoroscopic procedures, contrast media administration and examinations,angiography, patient care procedures, image evaluation, and quality control testing; introduction to CT, and MRI.

Credit Hours: 2 Prerequisites: LEVEL II Semester III Radiologic Technology courses. Corequisites: HUMN elective, RADT 2725, RADT 2741

RADT 2740 - Radiographic Practicum IV

Continued participation and application of general radiographic procedures, emergency/trauma, mobile, surgical,fluoroscopic procedures, contrast media administration and examinations, angiography, CT, patient care procedures, imageevaluation, and quality control testing; introduction to MRI.

Credit Hours: 6 Prerequisites: LEVEL I Radiologic Technology Courses and current CPR-C Certification. Corequisites: ENGL 1311, PSYC 1310, RADT 2725, RADT 2720.

RADT 2741 - Radiographic Practicum V

Advanced integration and application of all clinical skills including production of radiographs of optimal diagnostic quality.Clinical experiences are provided to enable students to manage patients and perform radiographic procedures withproficiency and using independent judgment. Clinical competencies related to patient preparation and management, roompreparation, equipment operation, radiation safety practices, effective communication, performance of radiologicprocedures utilizing appropriate supplies and accessory devices, image production, positioning, overall analysis of imagequality and structures demonstrated. Elective rotations will be provided in radiation oncology, nuclear medicine, andultrasound.

Credit Hours: 8 Prerequisites: LEVEL II Semester III Radiologic Technology courses and current CPR-C Certification. Corequisites: HUMN elective, RADT 2725, RADT 2730

RELS 1310 - Introduction to Theology

This survey course introduces students to the basic divisions in the discipline of Theology and Religious Studies.Accordingly, it will present methods for the study of sacred scripture, the historical development of Judeo-ChristianTheology, Systematic Theology, Religion and the Social Sciences, Religion and the Personality sciences, Spirituality, andthe role of Liturgical Ritual, the Arts and Worship in the human expressions of Religion.


RELS 2310 - An Introduction to Religious Studies

The purpose of this course is to acquaint students with certain issues in religious studies. Three such issues have beenspecifically identified for this course: 1) the philosophical foundations for a critical analysis of religion; 2) the foundations ofChristianity; 3) and a cross-cultural examination of the major world religions. By selecting these three issues, it is intendedthat students will become sensitive to the philosophical nature and presuppositions of many religious claims, to the origin ofChristianity and Christian beliefs about Jesus, and to the unique, as well as common perspectives of the major worldreligions.


RELS 2315 - History of Christianity

This course is an introduction to the field of Historical Theology. Accordingly we will study the whole sweep of the origin,development, major historical events and controversies surrounding the phenomenon of Christianity not only as the mostinfluential element that shaped Western Civilization as we know it, but also allow ourselves to fashion personal perspectiveson life, justice and truth for living Christian lives more attuned to truths tested and honed through the ages.




RELS 2320 - Introduction to the Old Testament

This is an overview study of the literary, historical, geographical and religious dimensions of the Old Testament. Theapproach used is intended to give a general, but complete overview of the whole Old Testament and the Intertestamentalperiod. Students are guided to an understanding of God's hand in the lives and history of his people, which will lead to self-examination of biblical faith and learning in relation to daily life and individual purpose.


RELS 2321 - Introduction to the New Testament

This course provides an overview of study of the literary, historical geographical and religious dimension of the NewTestament.


RELS 3310 - The Parables of Jesus

A detailed study of the cultural, societal, economic, political, and religious background against which Jesus proclaimed theGospel through parables. The purpose of this course is to immerse students in a hearing of Jesus' parables from theperspective of 1st Century Palestine against which backdrop Jesus proclaimed the Good News of the imminent coming ofthe Kingdom of God. This course represents a challenge to the Christian believer to radically clarify his/her Christian beliefsystem in the light of Jesus' original, and only authenticated ippsissimi verbum (His words itself).


RELS 3315 - Religions of the World

The primary objective of this course will be to study, compare, and contrast the "great" world religions. These will include:Christianity; Islam; Hinduism; Buddhism; Sikhism; Confucianism; Taoism; and Judaism. Lesser know religions will also bestudied: Bahai'ism; Jainism; Shintoism; Zoroastrianism.

Credit Hours: 3 Prerequisites: ENGL 1311 Cross listed as ANTH 3310

RELS 3320 - Religion and Film

This course will focus primarily on the portrayal of religion in film with a special emphasis on the cinematic representationand depiction of beliefs, doctrines, adherents, and symbology. The religious film as social and/or theological commentarywill also be discussed.


RELS 3325 - Anthropology of Religion

This course will explore and analyze religion (understood as both a social institution and a cultural ideology) from adistinctively anthropological point of view. Particular emphasis will be placed on both the purely theoretical andethnographic issues that are intrinsic to a cross-cultural examination of religion.

Credit Hours: 3 Prerequisites: ENGL 1311 Cross listed as ANTH 3325

RELS 3330 - Introduction to Christology



This course is an introduction to the study of Jesus the Christ. This course will deal with fundamental questions aboutJesus in contemporary Catholic Christian Theological reflection. Accordingly, it will study the person of Jesus as revealed inthe scholarly field of study known as the new quest for the historical Jesus, the proclamations on the Kingdom of God, theson of man and the Son of God saying, and Jesus' option for the disenfranchised. The course will also study the reasonsthe religious leaders of the people wanted him dead, and the significance of his crucifixion, death and resurrection. Finallythe course will deal with the implications between belief in Jesus as the Son of God, and justice, compassion, concern forthe environment, and the meaning and personal significance of having faith in Jesus as Savior and Redeemer of the world.

Credit Hours: 3 Prerequisites: RELS 1310; ENGL 1311

RELS 3335-The Letters of St. Paul

This course is designed to engage the student in the study of the thought and times of Paul of Tarsus. Paul, the firstChristian writer and theologian, has left an indelible stamp on Christianity and the Western World. The course will look atthe world in which he lived and the communities to which he wrote. The course will examine the logic and rhetoric of Paul’sletters in order to discover the issues facing early Christianity, and Paul’s religious experience and theological insights. Thecourse will also ask how Paul is to be understood in today’s world; what message Paul has for contemporary Christianity.

Credit Hours: 3Prerequisites: ENGL 2320; RELS 1310 or RELS 2310

RELS 4310 - Spirituality, Prayer and Healing

A theoretical and experiential study of the relationship between spirituality, methods of prayer, and their practical applicationin physiological and psychological healing of people who are suffering in any way.

Credit Hours: 3 Prerequisites: RELS 1310 and ENGL 1311

RELS 4315 - Christian Sacraments

This course is an experiential approach to the study of Christian sacraments. As Jesus entered fully into human experience,so this course will present the sacraments as touchstones for Divine encounters in daily living. Each of the sevensacraments their origin, Medieval synthesis, evolution, and current practices will be studied.

Credit Hours: 3 Prerequisites: PHIL 2310; ENGL 1311

RELS 4319-Eucharistic Theology

This course represents the heart and soul, indeed the central meaning and understanding not only of Christian Worship,but the central symbolic meaning of Christian living itself. It seeks to present the significance of the central deviations ofJesus at the last supper. For these actions, where Jesus took, blessed, broke, and gave, represent, in summary, the idealof the life of a Christian. Accordingly, this course will study, in-depth, the significance of the breaking of the Bread, thepouring out of the wine and the washing of the disciples’ feet at this final meal before Jesus’ passion and death. Thiscourse will ask: how do these actions represent a meaning and a purpose for authentic Christian living today?

Credit Hours: 3Prerequisites: ENGL 1311; RELS 1310

RELS 4630 - Senior Project in Religious Studies

This independent study course allows students opportunity to pursue personal initiatives while exploring the relationship oftheology and public service. Students who complete this course should be ready to begin graduate studies in a ReligiousStudies program. Under close faculty supervision, the student designs and completes a project that must include a serviceexperience component, theologically based analysis, and a reflection/response essay suitable as a student presentation ata professional conference or for publication in a journal accepting undergraduate writing within the religiousstudies/theology disciplines.

Credit Hours: 6Prerequisites: ENGL 2310, completion of all 2000 and 3000 level requirements for the BLS with a Religious Studies



concentration.

RESP 2707 - Cardiopulmonary Pharmacology

An introductory course that focuses on the pharmacologic modes of action, indications, routes of administration andexcretion, side effects, hazards and drug interactions for agents used in the management of patients with cardiopulmonarydisease.

Credit Hours: 3 Prerequisites: All general study courses in the Respiratory Curriculum

RESP 2708 - Respiratory Therapy Fundamentals

This is a lecture course that presents the basic principles of Respiratory Therapy. Topics include principles of patientassessment, infection control, respiratory pharmacology, as well as theory and application of equipment used to diagnoseand treat cardiopulmonary disease. This course prepares students to recognize indication for therapy, initiate appropriatetreatment strategies, evaluate specific clinical outcomes.

Credit Hours: 3 Prerequisites: All general study courses in the Respiratory Curriculum.Corequisite: RESP 2715

RESP 2712 - Cardiopulmonary Physiology

This lecture series addresses the physiology of the cardiovascular and pulmonary systems. The course is designed todemonstrate the application of cardiopulmonary physiological principles in practice of medicine. Discussions focus on theregulation and maintenance of cardiopulmonary function under normal conditions. The course also provides an introductionto the integrative control of the cardiopulmonary function.

Credit Hours: 3 Prerequisites: All general study courses in the Respiratory Curriculum

RESP 2715 - Clinical Applications and Procedures I

Introductory course designed to provide pre-clinical laboratory instruction and preceptor-supervised clinical experiences inrespiratory care procedures. Emphasis is placed on routine patient care, including such modalities as patient assessment;medical gas therapy; application of aerosol and humidity devices; artificial airway care; and bronchial hygiene therapies.

Credit Hours: 7 Corequisites: RESP 2708

RESP 2720 - Critical Care Concepts I

This lecture series introduces students to the clinical application of respiratory care in critically ill patients. It incorporatesthe theories and protocols learned in Respiratory Therapy Fundamentals and develops critical care skills, which emphasizeventilatory support modalities, hemodynamic monitoring, metabolic monitoring and patient management techniques.


RESP 2722 - Cardiopulmonary Pathophysiology

This course provides a review of the most common diseases that affect the cardiovascular and pulmonary systems. Itincludes discussions on clinical diagnostic techniques and treatment approaches commonly used in the management ofpatients with cardiopulmonary disease.


RESP 2723 - Clinical Applications and Procedures II

This course is designed to introduce students to essential concepts related to critical care medicine. Emphasis is placed onmonitoring techniques, patient weaning and ventilatory support systems.




RESP 2730 - Critical Care Concepts II

A continuation of Critical Care Concepts I with further emphasis on adult critical care ventilatory support modalities.Coursework covers intermediate and advanced pulmonary care strategies. It encompasses patient management through aproblem-based learning format. It also incorporates new advances in critical care procedures and a broadened approach topatient care beyond primary pulmonary diseases.


RESP 2731 - Clinical Applications and Procedures III

This course engages the respiratory therapy student in laboratory and clinical instruction in advanced respiratory careprocedures. Emphasis is placed on cardiopulmonary strategies for adult and neonatal patients. Students will participate inthe care of patients in critical care areas undergoing mechanical ventilation and in cardiopulmonary rehabilitation.


RESP 2733 - Cardiopulmonary Rehabilitation and Long Term Care

This course is designed to introduce students to the care of chronically ill patients. Discussions will focus on the delivery ofrespiratory care services for hospital-based cardiopulmonary rehabilitation programs, extended care facilities, and homecare.

Credit Hours: 3Prerequisites: Completion of semester 2 RESP requirements

RESP 2736 - Pulmonary Diagnostic Testing

This course covers basic instrumentation and diagnostic techniques employed in the assessment of pulmonary functions. Itincludes interpretive analysis of test results as related to disease states and other abnormal lung conditions and providesinformation regarding the appropriate strategy for proper patient testing. Students are expected to apply their understandingof pulmonary physiology to the selection of appropriate testing techniques and equipment.

Credit Hours: 3Prerequisites: Completion of semester 3 RESP requirements

RESP 2737 - Neonatal and Pediatric Respiratory Care

Lecture series encompassing the therapeutic approach to treatment of neonates and pediatric patients. Addresses theunique characteristics of both the cardiovascular and pulmonary systems for patients from birth to age twelve. Discussesthe parameters of disease states specific to this age group, including diagnostic and management differences. Teaches thephysiological changes during gestation in relation to pulmonary management at premature birth and into recovery, as wellas acute resuscitation protocols. Mechanical ventilation modalities traditional to adult care are applied to this age group,and new modalities are discussed.

Credit Hours: 3Prerequisites: RESP 2708, RESP 2712, RESP 2720

RESP 2740 – Critical Care Concepts III

A continuation of Critical Concepts II with furthered emphasis on adult critical care ventilatory support modalities.Coursework covers advanced cardio-pulmonary care strategies. It encompasses patient management through a problem-based learning format. It also incorporates new advances in critical care procedures and a broadened approach to patientcare beyond primary pulmonary disease.

Credit Hours: 2



Prerequisites: RESP 2708, 2720, 2730

RESP 2741 – Clinical Applications Procedures IV

Students are provided clinical instruction in advanced respiratory care procedures. Emphasis is placed on therapeuticstrategies used in adult and neonatal critical care, and cardiovascular therapeutic procedures and interventions.

Credit Hours: 5Prerequisites: RESP 2715, 2721, 2751

RESP 2742 – Critical Care Seminar

This course is a review of respiratory therapy case studies and preparation for Respiratory Care Entry Level Examination,Written Registry Examination, and the Clinical Simulation Examination.

Credit Hours: 1Prerequisites: RESP 2730Corequisites: RESP 2740, 2741

RESP 2743 - Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation and Advanced Life Support

This course is designed to review the most current American Heart Association (AHA) standards for basic life support andadvanced cardiac life support. Special emphasis is devoted to the recording and interpretation of electrocardiograms,pharmacologic interventions used in the treatment of cardiac emergencies, and airway management techniques usedduring cardiopulmonary resuscitation.

Credit Hours: 2 Prerequisites: Completion of semester 3 RESP requirements

SOCI 1310 - Introductory Sociology

This course is designed to provide an introductory review of sociology and the "sociological perspective," which can bethought of as one of many perspectives people might take in exploring and understanding human-beings. The primary goalof the course is to stimulate thinking and to apply the "sociological perspective" to relevant issues and concerns facing usas individuals as well as future health care practitioners.


SOCI 2310 - Marriage and the Family

This course will explore sociological perspectives on marriage and the family with emphasis on issues facing contemporaryAmerican families. Topics include: family forms, marriage, communication, domestic violence, division of labor in the family,work and family relations, child rearing, divorce and remarriage.

Credit Hours: 3 Prerequisites: SOCI 1310, ENGL 1310

SOCI 2320-Social Problems

This course explores the relationship of social problems to social structure at the global level, with specific emphasis onpoverty, hunger, exploitation, violence, and environmental degradation. We will build a foundation for understanding howthese problems arise, apply sociological concepts to their analysis, and then explore why solutions to such problems mayinvolve structural changes which, in turn, may create new problems.


SOCI 3310 - Sociology of Deviance and Crime

Deviance and crime are important topics in contemporary sociology. This course will examine deviance, deviant behavior,and social control with an emphasis on problems facing contemporary American society. The first part of the courseexplores how we define deviance and the theories used to explain it. Part two will focus on types of deviance including



crime, mental illness, and juvenile delinquency. Part three examines the approaches to social control (incarceration,decarceration, rehabilitation) and the problems associated with it.

Credit Hours: 3 Prerequisites: SOCI 1310; ENGL 1311

SOCI 3315 - Dying and Death

This course explores the social, psychological, and cultural aspects of dying and death in our society. Emphasis is placedon our role as professionals and health care providers, with the intent to educate and develop personal insight and skillsnecessary to assist patients, families and colleagues with the various aspects of dying and death. The course utilizes bothdidactic and experiential teaching methods to establish a better understanding and ability to cope with this life process, bothas individuals and as professionals.


SOCI 3320 - Medical Sociology

Course is designed to understand the relationship between sociology and medicine. Methods will be described anddiscussed in which sociological concepts and perspectives can be used to increase our knowledge of health and illness.The social structure of the health care system will be elaborated. The relationships between sociological, cultural factors,and health, disease, etc. will be discussed.


SOCI 3330-Research Methods

This course is an introduction to research methods in the social sciences, including both qualitative and quantitativemethodological approaches. In it, students will learn the basic principles, language, logic and procedures of social researchdesign, data collection, rudimentary analysis and report writing. This course will prepare students to move further into theconduct of competent social science research, into the role of an informed consumer and critic of social research, or both.

Credit Hours: 3Prerequisites: SOCI 1310; ENGL 1311: MATH 1315, one 2000 or 3000 level SOCI course.

SOCI 4310 - Sociology of Health and Medicine

This course examines sociological perspectives on health and illness as well as social problems in the context ofcontemporary health care in the United States. Topics include: the definition of health and illness, social responses toillness, social stratification and health, and the perceived crisis in American health care and biomedical technology.

Credit Hours: 3 Prerequisites: SOCI 1310, ENGL 1311

SOCI 4315 - Sociology of Race, Class, and Gender

The main objective of this course is to investigate the institutional arrangements and cultural patterns that underlie gender,race, and class-based inequalities in American Society. In the process, we will repeatedly return to the central question: Inwhat ways are race, class, and gender interrelated such that they appear in the experiences and "life chances" ofindividuals in different social locations at different points in time?


SOCI 4320-Women in Developing Nations

Drawing on insights from women’s studies, development studies and demography as well as sociology, this course willexamine the problems and prospects encountered by the women of industrializing nations in an increasingly interrelatedworld. Through readings and discussions, students will examine the changing realities of women’s lives in nationsundergoing the disruptions of industrialization, explore the meanings of solidarity and feminism as they are practiced in



such nations, and learn the complex ways in which women’s lives are shaped by both gender expectations andstructural (economic) change.


SOCI 4630 - Senior Project in Sociology

This independent study course allows senior majors in Liberal Studies to pursue a social topic of interest to them whiledeveloping the skills used in scholarly research. Under close faculty supervision, the student will design and complete acomprehensive research project including a review of the sociological literature on their topic, development of a researchquestion, and research design, data gathering and data analysis. The student will then report on the results in anappropriately referenced paper suitable for presentation at a professional conference or publication in a sociological journal.Students who complete this course should be ready to begin graduate studies in a sociology program.

Credit Hours: 6Prerequisites: ENGL 2310, completion of all 2000 and 3000 level requirements for the BLS with a Sociology concentration.

SPAN 1310 - Elementary Spanish I

This entry-level course introduces students to the basic lexicon and structures of Spanish. Emphasis is on communicativelanguage. This course is for students with no previous study of Spanish.


SPAN 1311 - Elementary Spanish II

This course is a continuation of SPAN 1310. Emphasis is on communicative language use.


SPAN 2310 - Intermediate Spanish I

This course builds upon skills introduced in elementary Spanish. Emphasis is on reading and writing.

Credit Hours: 3 Prerequisites: SPAN 1310, SPAN 1311

SPAN 2311 - Intermediate Spanish II

This course is a continuation of SPAN 2310. Emphasis is on reading and writing.

Credit Hours: 3 Prerequisites: SPAN 1310, SPAN 1311, SPAN 2310

SPCH 1310 - Interpersonal Communication

This course is designed to increase students’ awareness of interpersonal interaction with an emphasis on group dynamics. Students learn strategies for communication with individuals and within various types of groups..


SURT 1110 - Introduction of Surgical Technology

This course introduces basic information regarding the health care system in general and the profession of surgicaltechnology specifically for students to explore surgical technology as a career choice. Emphasis is placed on the scope ofthe practice of the surgical technologist, factors influencing the delivery of service, relationships and communition with otherhealth care providers, professional behaviors and legal and ethical issues related to health care. Guest lecturers and panelswill provide insight into health care from current practitioners. The student will gain an understanding of the professional



responsibilities inherent in providing health care and learn basic concepts of developing provider relationships. Requirespermission from the instructor.


SURT 1310 - Fundamentals of Surgical Technology

This course introduces the student to the basic principles and practices of surgical technology, which includes preoperative,intraoperative, and postoperative concepts, asepsis, sterile technique, and the needs of the patient in the surgicalenvironment. Requires permission from the instructor.

Credit Hours: 3 Corequisites: SURT 1110, SURT 1310L, BIOL 1110, BIOL 2310, BIOL 2310L

SURT 1310L - Fundamentals of Surgical Technology Skills Lab

Instruction takes place in a well-equipped skills lab (mock OR). Emphasis is on instrument identification, classification, anduse; sterile technique; case sequence - laying out and opening of supplies; skin preparation; surgical scrubbing, gowning,gloving and draping; minor set-ups with count procedures; and post case activities. Requires permission from the instructor.

Credit Hours: 1 Corequisites: SURT 1310, BIOL 1110, BIOL 2310, BIOL 2311

SURT 1710 - Surgical Procedures I

This course introduces the surgical technology student to the basic surgical procedures; related anatomy, pathology anddiagnostic measures; necessary instrumentation, supplies, equipment, and medications; possible complications; expectedpatient outcomes; and immediate postoperative care. Specific surgical procedures include; general, gastrointestinal (GI),obstetrics, and gynecology (OB/GYN), and pediatrics.


SURT 1711 - Surgical Procedures II

This course introduces the surgical technology student to the basic surgical procedures; related anatomy, pathology anddiagnostic measures; necessary instrumentation, supplies, equipment, and medications; possible complications; expectedpatient outcomes; and immediate postoperative care. Specific surgical procedures include: peripheral vascular,genitourinary, plastics, oral, eye, ear, nose and throat.

Credit Hours: 3 Prerequisites: SURT 1110, SURT 1310, SURT 1710Corequisites: SURT 1720

SURT 1720 - Skills Lab I

This course provides instruction and demonstration, with return demonstration, in a well-equipped skills lab (mock operatingroom). Emphasis is on basic procedure set-ups and intraoperative techniques, including establishing the sterile field aroundthe patient, passing instruments, loading suture, medication handling and identification, specimen handling, dressingapplication, and postoperative routines. Students are also instructed in obtaining vital signs and urinary catheterization.

Credit Hours: 2 Prerequisites: SURT 1310LCorequisites: SURT 1710, SURT 1711

SURT 2710 - Surgical Procedures III

This course introduces the surgical technology student to the basic surgical procedures; related anatomy, pathology anddiagnostic measures; necessary instrumentation, supplies, equipment, and medications; possible complications; expectedpatient outcomes; and immediate postoperative care. Specific surgical procedures include: cardiothoracic, orthopedic, and



neurosurgery.


SURT 2720 - Surgical Procedures Practicum I

The student will rotate through the operating rooms at OLOLRMC and BRGMC Bluebonnet, using and refining theknowledge and skills learned in the 1000 level Surgical Technology courses. Additional sites may be available. All studentsduring this course must complete clinical summaries for each surgical procedure and must attend a one hour weekly classseparate from the clinical hours.


SURT 2721 - Surgical Procedures Practicum II

The student will rotate through the operating rooms at OLOLRMC and BRGMC Bluebonnet, with St. Elizabeth Hospital andNorth Oaks Medical Center as elective sites. Additional sites may be available. The student will continue to use and refinethe knowledge and skills learned in all the previous Surgical Technology courses and participate in vascular, cardiothoracic,neurological, and orthopedic procedures. All students during this course must complete clinical summaries for each surgicalprocedure and must attend a one hour weekly class separate from the clinical hours.

Credit Hours: 9 Prerequisites: SURT 2710, SURT 2720

SURT 2730 - Professional Portfolio Self Study Course

The self-study program is designed only for previous graduates of Our Lady of the Lake College Surgical TechnologyCertificate program. This course will capture and document in a portfolio format, all of the graduate's professional, technicaland work related experience since certificate completion for assessment and evaluation of abilities and aptitudes within therole of the Surgical Technologist. Periodic sessions with the Surgical Technology Faculty will be scheduled to assure focus,provide guidance and evaluate progress.

Credit Hours: 4


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GRADUATE PROGRAMS

Master of Sciences


Master of Medical Sciences




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GRADUATE ADMISSIONS

Office of Admissions5414 Brittany DriveBaton Rouge, LA 70808(225) 768-1700FAX (225) 768-1762E-MAIL •[email protected] SITE • www.ololcollege.edu






Please also see the “General Admission" section of in this Catalog.

Academic Advising

Academic advising is an essential component of a student’s educational experience. The College is committed to providingguidance to individual students as they work to achieve their educational goals.

General Admission Requirements

OLOLC recognizes the necessity for using multiple criteria in graduate level admissions decisions. Refer to specificprograms for detailed admission requirements and application deadlines.

Transfer Credit

Students may be permitted to transfer in graduate hours; see specific programs for details about transfer credit.








GRADUATE ACADEMIC POLICIES

Registration Adding and/or Dropping a CourseWithdrawing from a Course Resignation from the College

Incomplete Grades Grade Change PolicyAcademic Dismissal Enrollment Standards



It is the graduate student’s responsibility to become familiar with the academic regulations and policies of the College aswell as the degree and special requirements of his/her own academic program. The general requirements of the Collegeare found throughout the catalog. Individual program requirements may be found in the section of this catalog specific toeach program.

Registration

Registration involves academic advising, selection of courses and payment of fees. Before pre-registration or registration,each student should consult with his/her academic advisor on course selection, general education requirements, majorrequirements and other degree requirements. Advising is done in person or by proposing an on-line advising plan and thennotifying the advisor. However, it is the responsibility of the graduate student, not the academic advisor, to ensure that allcollege graduation requirements are met. Pre-registration is held in the fall for the spring semester and in the spring for thesummer and fall semesters.

During pre-registration, graduate students select courses and secure a class schedule for the upcoming semester(s).Information pertaining to registration, such as course offerings, semester calendar, tuition and fees, etc. is available on theCollege Web site (http://www.ololcollege.edu). The most up-to-date semester course offerings information is availablethrough WebServices. The course schedule contains class schedules, as well as important pre-registration and registrationinformation.

Adding and/or Dropping a Course

Graduate students who find it necessary to change their schedule by adding or dropping courses (without receiving a gradeof “WS" or “WU") must do so by obtaining and completing a Drop/Add form from the Office of the Registrar. This form mustbe returned to the registrar during the drop/add period as set in the Academic Calendar.


From the conclusion of the drop/add period through the final date to withdraw from a course, changes in scheduleconstitute a withdrawal. The instructor or dean, representatives from the offices of financial aid, bursar and registrar mustapprove withdrawals on the appropriate form. A student who officially withdraws from a course will, at the discretion of theinstructor, receive a grade of “WS" or “WU."



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A student who stops attending class or leaves the College without following the official procedures for withdrawal from acourse or resignation from the College is subject to a grade of “F" posted on his/her record for each course in question, andmay be denied re-entry to the College.

In certain clinical programs, there are significant penalties for accruing an unacceptable number of “WU" grades. Seespecific school/program policy sections for details. Failure to complete courses may also have a significant impact on astudent’s financial aid status. See Financial Aid section of this Catalog for details

Graduate students should note that any change of academic schedule is not official until it is filed in the Office of theRegistrar. The date the change is received by the registrar will be the official date for the change. Graduate students shouldrefer to the Academic Calendar for the final day to withdraw from a course. Resignation from the College

Withdrawal or discontinuation of all courses in which the graduate student is enrolled requires that a student resign from theCollege. To resign officially from the College, a student must obtain a Student Resignation form, which must be completedby the graduate student and signed by the designated officials of the College. A graduate student who discontinues classesor leaves the college without following the official procedures is subject to receiving a grade of "F" posted on his/herOLOLC record for each course in question and may be denied re-entry to the College. Students should refer to theAcademic Calendar for the final day to resign from the College. The date the completed form is received in the Office of theRegistrar will be the official date for the change.

Application for readmission is required when a student who has resigned from OLOLC desires to re-enter the College. SeeRe-admission in the Admission section of the Catalog.

Obligations to the College

A student who has not met all obligations to the College, which include but are not limited to financial obligations, receipt ofofficial transcripts, and immunization records, may be dropped from all courses; may not be allowed to register for coursesin subsequent academic semesters or sessions; may not be allowed to receive a degree from the College or participate incommencement until all of the obligations are met. Requests for Our Lady of the Lake College transcripts will not behonored. Graduate Program Enrollment Standards

The minimum enrollment for the term will vary depending on the program. Full-time enrollment for the fall and springsemesters is nine credit hours. Full-time enrollment for the summer term is six credit hours.

Credit Hour Formula

Our Lady of the Lake College graduate courses are allocated credit hours based on the following formula:One theory hour per week x 15 weeks = 1 credit hourMSN clinicals/lab practicum hours perweek

= 45 contacts hours = 1 credit hour

PA Clinical Practicum = 90 contact hours = 1 credit hourNurse Anesthesia Clinical Program = 120 contact hours = 1 credit hour

Graduate Grading System

Graduate degree credit is not granted for the grades of D, F, I, WA, WU, WS or AU. All grades are translated into thefollowing quality points:


Credit HourA 4B 3C 2D 1F Failure 0P Passing* Not computed



I Incomplete** Not initially computedWA Administrative Withdrawal Not computed

WS Withdrawal from course – satisfactoryprogress Not computed

WU Withdrawal from course – unsatisfactoryprogress Not computed

AU Audit (no credit) Not computedNotes: * Grade has no effect on the GPA; credit is awarded. **See Incomplete Grades Policy

Incomplete Grades1. An incomplete or "I" grade may be submitted at the end of the semester for a course in which a student can achieve

satisfactory progress but, because of circumstances beyond his/her control, he/she has failed to complete the courserequirements on or before the last day to submit final grades for the semester. In such cases, the student must have atleast a grade of "C" in the course and 80% attendance (excused or unexcused) up to the deadline for coursewithdrawal. Students who are not able to attend classes before this deadline are not eligible for "I" grades and mustwithdraw or resign from the course.

2. The instructor or the student may initiate the request for an "I" grade. The instructor or student must contact the Office ofthe Registrar to obtain a Request for an "I" Grade form. The form must be completed and signed by the student, andapproved and signed by the instructor.

3. The form will contain the graduate student's reasons for requesting an "I," the instructor's explicit outline for resolving the"I," and the deadline by which the "I" grade must be resolved.

4. The form must then be approved, by signature, by the dean or director of the academic program in which the graduatestudent is enrolled. Finally, the form must be submitted to the Office of the Registrar.

An "I" grade that has not been resolved by the first day of class of the next semester (including summerand whether or not the graduate student intends to enroll) will be changed automatically to an "F."

5. When the "I" grade has been resolved, the instructor will notify the Office of the Registrar by submitting a Change ofGrade form to make the necessary grade change.

In extraordinary cases, the appropriate school dean may authorize an extension of time for resolving the grade. Suchauthorization must be approved by signature, on the Request for an "I" Grade form.

When the "I" grade has been resolved, the instructor will notify the Office of the Registrar to make the necessary gradechange.

Grade Change Policy

If an instructor finds that it is necessary to change a graduate student's grade, the grade change must be made on or beforethe first day of class of the next semester (including summer). Grades cannot be changed after this date. In the case ofextraordinary circumstances, the instructor may submit to the Executive Vice President for Academic and Student Affairs awritten deadline extension request. Student Grade Appeal Policy

Each school and program has specific grade appeal procedures. Final decisions on grade appeals will be made at theschool level and by the appropriate dean. A dean’s decision regarding a grade appeal is final and may not be appealedfurther.

Grades and Reports

The College does not mail grade reports at mid term or at the end of the semester. Instead, students access their gradesthrough WebServices. Access to WebServices is found at www.ololcollege.edu; under “Current Students," WebServices islisted. The link for WebServices prompts users to enter a username and password. Final Grades

At the end of each semester, the program faculty member responsible for the course will report final grades for all graduatestudents enrolled in the course.

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Academic Dismissal

Academic dismissal from the College designates a status in which the graduate student is ineligible to continue enrollmentin the College. A graduate student who has been academically dismissed from a graduate program is ineligible to continuein graduate courses and may not re-apply. Academic dismissal will be posted on the graduate student's academic record.

Dismissal for Non-Academic Reasons:

Students who commit any of the following acts may be dismissed from the College, according to the procedure fordisciplinary dismissal:

· academic dishonesty· plagiarism· falsification of information given on official school documents· falsification of records regarding patient care· unauthorized possession of an examination· illegal possession, use, sale or distribution of drugs· illegal possession of weapons· theft· commitment of any act which would result in ineligibility for licensure or certification· participation in cheating or lying in reference to clinical or classroom assignments· chemical impairment in the school/clinical setting· conduct which is inappropriate for either clinical or classroom environments (e.g., abusive language, threats,

assault and battery, disruptive talking)

This list is not meant to be all-inclusive, but serves to identify examples of behaviors that warrant disciplinary dismissal.See Student Handbook for due process for misconduct.

Appeal Rights for Dismissals for Non-Academic Reasons

Program dismissal appeals for dismissals not due to a course grade or overall GPA will be heard by an appeals committeeconvened by the Office of Academic and Student Affairs. This appeal recourse is available only to students dismissed fromprograms for student misconduct reasons (that is, reasons exclusive of those related to grades or GPA deficits). Studentsmust initiate this process via a letter to the Executive Vice President for Academic and Student Affairs, clearly stating thereason for the dismissal, within two weeks of the dismissal notice. Repeating Courses

When a student repeats a course at Our Lady of the Lake College , all grades for that course will be used in computing thegrade point average. All repeated course work must be taken at Our Lady of the Lake College . Auditing Courses

A graduate student who is enrolled in a graduate program may audit a course. However, he/she must obtain writtenconsent of the appropriate dean/program director. The grade awarded for a class taken on an audit basis is “AU." No creditor quality points are earned and the graduate student will not be permitted to take advanced-standing examinations onsuch work without permission of the dean of the appropriate school. Graduate students may not audit the same coursemore than once. Courses previously audited may be taken later for credit. Tuition and fees for auditing a course are thesame as for regular enrollment.

A graduate student who initially enrolls for a class on an audit basis may change to credit if it is admissible to the Collegeand applicable programs, and with permission of the instructor of the course and the student's academic advisor. Studentsmay register to take courses on an audit basis, change from audit to credit (add) or credit to audit (drop) through thedrop/add period as published in the Academic Calendar.

Students who are auditing may utilize the College Library, receive course handouts and, at the discretion of the instructor,may participate in class discussion and testing, and may be allowed to observe and participate in the laboratory setting, butmay not participate in the clinical component of a course. Students who are auditing are required to follow all policies ofOur Lady of the Lake College .




In addition to individual graduate program requirements, to earn a degree from the College, the following requirementsmust be met:

1. A cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher in graduate courses.2. A maximum of six credit hours of "C" grades applied to the degree completion requirements.3. Clearance of all indebtedness to the College including the return of all Library materials borrowed.4. Submission of an Intent to Graduate form to the Office of the Registrar by the appropriate deadline.5. Formal Board of Trustees approval for graduation.

Intent to Graduate

The deadline for submitting Intent to Graduate forms is three weeks prior to the last day of class in the semester proceedingthe semester in which the graduate student plans to graduate (see Academic Calendar). It is strongly recommended thatIntent to Graduate forms be submitted early in order to identify any issues prior to the pre-registration period of thecandidate's final semester. Intent to Graduate forms are available in the Office of the Registrar or on the college Web site.


Graduation exercises are held twice a year at the close of the fall and spring semesters. Students must have completed allgraduation requirements in order to participate in graduation exercises. Students completing requirements at the end ofsummer participate in fall graduation exercises.




MASTER OF MEDICAL SCIENCE Physician Associate Studies

Purpose

The purpose of the Physician Associate Studies Program at Our Lady of the Lake College is to educate physicianassistants, who as compassionate health care professionals working together with physicians and others, will providequality medical care to the residents of Louisiana and others in need.

Objectives

The primary objective of the Physician Associate Studies Program is to provide its students with the fundamentalknowledge, skills and attitudes necessary to function with physician supervision as medical professionals who will serve asvalued members of a health care team. The Program will prepare each graduate with the following:

1. Entry-level proficiencies necessary for high quality, cost-effective practice as a primary care physician assistant in adynamic health care delivery system.

2. An understanding of the principles of scientific inquiry and research design, as well as the ability to apply theseprinciples to critically read and interpret the literature leading to enhanced delivery of health care.

3. An ability to incorporate the basic principles of teaching and learning into programs that benefit the patient, thepatient’s family and the community.

4. Attitudes and skills that exemplify a commitment to personal growth and development and to the growth anddevelopment of the profession.

5. Attitudes and skills that demonstrate sensitivity to cultural and individual differences.

6. An ability to assume a leadership role in professional activities and organizations that advance the physician assistantprofession.

7. A team-and community-oriented approach to the delivery of health care utilizing appropriate modern technology forthe benefit of the patient, the patient’s family and the community.


All admissions decisions at OLOLC reflect the College’s mission and core values, emphasize its commitment to excellence,and underscore its intent to admit students who demonstrate characteristics indicative of success not only at the Collegebut also after they graduate and enter their profession.

The College is a learning community which values diversity. Faculty intend to admit students whose admission will furtherthe goal of having classes comprised of academically and otherwise qualified and unique individuals whose backgrounds(ethnicity, race, age, gender, life experiences, employment experiences, religion, socioeconomic status, etc.) contribute to alearning environment in which diversity is valued and in which students learn from one another.




The following are requirements for admission to the Program. The admissions process is competitive. Successfulapplicants will generally exceed the minimum criteria for admission.

1. Baccalaureate degree from an accredited college or university.

2. Official transcripts from all academic institutions attended after high school must be sent directly from the institution toOLOLC, Office of Admissions, 5414 Brittany Drive, Baton Rouge, LA 70808. Unofficial transcripts will not be accepted.

3. Graduate Record Examination (GRE) scores completed within the previous five years must be submitted. The applicantmust receive an admission minimum score using the graduate program formula. This formula is: the sum of the verbal andquantitative GRE scores times the applicant's cumulative GPA of all undergraduate and graduate course work must total3000 or higher. In addition, the analytical writing score must equal 4.0 or higher.

4. Successful completion of all prerequisite courses or their equivalents by the stated application deadline. An exception tothis requirement for completion time can be made for two prerequisite courses if the applicant has completed an additionalfive science courses beyond the prerequisites (a total of nine science courses) and has a GPA of 3.0 or better. Such adelayed prerequisite must be completed with a grade of "C" or better before classes begin if the applicant is accepted. Thisexception must be requested of the program director in writing before an application is submitted. Prerequisite coursesinclude:

· Human Genetics· Statistics· General Psychology· Biochemistry OR Organic Chemistry I and II· Animal Microbiology· Anatomy and at least one anatomy lab (A&P I and II courses with labs will fulfill this requirement)· Physiology (A&P I and II with labs will fulfill this requirement)· Medical Terminology· Immunology and Pharmacology are highly recommended

All prerequisite courses must be completed in an accredited U.S. or Canadian college/university unless written exemption isgranted by the program director.

5. Current Provider CPR certification by the start of classes

6. Direct patient contact experience acquired on a full- or part-time basis, as an employee or volunteer, in credentialed ornon-credentialed roles.

7. Three recommendations. It is suggested that one recommendation be from a former teacher/educator, one from a formeremployer, and one from a physician assistant. Recommendations must be documented on the appropriate OLOLC formand submitted by the stated application deadline.

8. Completed application including all supporting documents submitted to Our Lady of the Lake Admissions Department bythe stated application deadline.

9. Applicants with English as a second language must adhere to OLOLC English as a Second Language (ESL) policy aswell as complete the Test for Spoken English (TSE) with a score of 55 or higher.

10. Applicants with academic degrees acquired from non-US institutions must complete at least one year of full-timestudies at an American university/college.

Application materials may be obtained through the College Admissions Office located at 7434 Perkins Rd., Baton Rouge,LA 70808, (225) 766-1700. Specific questions about program admission should be addressed to the director of enrollmentmanagement, (225) 768-0810.

A personal interview is required on invitation by the Program. Please note that not all applicants will be granted aninterview.

Final acceptance into the Program is conditional pending completion and appropriate documentation of a physical examand required immunizations. The required Hepatitis B series must be initiated prior to matriculation and completed prior tobeginning clinical rotations.

Final acceptance is also conditional upon the student passing a criminal background check to meet clinical agency



requirements. Information on the procedure for completing the criminal background check is included in the student healthpacket distributed by the Office of Campus Health and Safety. A urine drug screen will be required prior to beginning theclinical phase of the Program and may be requested randomly at any time during the Program.

Transfer Credit

Credit hours will not transfer from other institutions toward this degree. All credits for the Master of Medical Science degreein Physician Associate Studies from OLOLC must be earned at OLOLC.

Progression and Graduation Requirements

Students must comply with the policies of Our Lady of the Lake College and the Physician Associate Studies Program.They are also required to emulate the standards of conduct of the College and abide by the Code of Ethics of the AmericanAcademy of Physician Assistants.

Students must pass all examinations (didactic, clinical and practical) and maintain an overall average 3.0 GPA in order toprogress in the Program and ultimately earn the Master of Medical Science degree. Student performance will be reviewedat the conclusion of the didactic and clinical phases by a Progress and Promotions Committee which will recommendprogression to the clinical phase and/or approve for graduation. The Committee also may require remedial work asnecessary during the course of the educational program.

Eighty eight credit hours are required for completion of the Program. The didactic phase (Phase I) consists of a total of 54credit hours. The clinical phase (Phase II) consists of clinical rotations and twp remaining courses for a total of 34 hours. Allcourses must be taken in the order and at the time indicated on the curriculum schedule, unless mandated by the programdirector or Progress Committee.

The two courses in Phase III of the Program (PHAS 5925 PA Seminar and PHAS 5910 Master's Seminar) must becompleted by all students for one and three credit hours respectively. In addition, all students must complete 12 clinicalrotations (30 credit hours), nine of which are mandatory (Emergency Medicine; Pediatrics; Internal Medicine I and II; FamilyPractice I and II; OB/GYN; General Surgery; and Psychiatry). The remaining three rotations are electives in areas of thestudent’s choice.

In addition, students must complete and receive a passing grade on a master’s thesis. They must pass written examinationsat the conclusion of mandatory rotations as well as pass a summative examination at the conclusion of their clinicalrotations.


1. Successful completion of all coursework and clinical rotations2. Satisfactory grade on the summative examination3. Successful completion of the master’s thesis4. Minimum overall average GPA of 3.0 in PA courses5. Progress and Promotion Committee approval6. Resolution of all indebtedness to Our Lady of the Lake College , including return of all materials borrowed from the

College library

Curriculum Plan for a Master of Medical Science in Physician Associate Studies

Phase I – Spring I

PHAS 5726 - PA History and Professional Issues (2 hrs)PHAS 5740 - Medical Anatomy and Neuroanatomy (6 hrs)PHAS 5742 - Medical Physiology (4 hrs)PHAS 5750 - Foundations of Clinical Medicine and Surgery I (3 hrs)PHAS 5755 - Clinical Laboratory Medicine (3 hrs)


Phase I – Summer I

PHAS 5710 - Biostatistics (3 hrs) PHAS 5727 - Patient Assessment (4 hrs)PHAS 5731 - Pharmacotherapeutics I (3 hrs)



PHAS 5745 - Electrocardiography and Radiology (2 hrs)PHAS 5751 - Foundations of Clinical Medicine and Surgery II (3 hrs)PHAS 5762 - Psychiatry and Psychosocial Dynamics (3 hrs)


Phase I – Fall I

PHAS 5715 - Research Methods (3 hrs)PHAS 5720 - Infectious Disease and AIDS (3 hrs)PHAS 5728 - Clinical Medicine Skills (3 hrs)PHAS 5732 - Pharmacotherapeutics II (3 hrs)PHAS 5752 - Foundations of Clinical Medicine and Surgery III (3 hrs)PHAS 5753 - Foundations of Clinical Medicine and Surgery IV (2 hrs)PHAS 5760 - PA Ethics and Medical Law (1 hr)


Phase II – Spring II

4 Clinical Rotations (2.5 credits/rotation)


Phase II – Summer II



Phase II – Fall II



Phase III – Spring III

2 Clinical Rotations (2.5 credits/rotation)PHAS 5910 - Master’s Seminar (3 hrs)PHAS 5925 - PA Seminar (1 hrs)


Note: Clinical Courses – PHAS 5770 Emergency Medicine (2.5); PHAS 5771 Internal Medicine I (2.5); PHAS 5772 InternalMedicine II (2.5); PHAS 5773 General Surgery (2.5); PHAS 5774 Pediatrics (2.5); PHAS 5775 OB/GYN (2.5); PHAS 5776Family/General Medicine I (2.5); PHAS 5777 Family/General Medicine II (2.5); PHAS 5778 Psychiatry (2.5); PHAS 5779Elective Rotation I (2.5); PHAS 5780 Elective Rotation II (2.5); PHAS 5781 Elective Rotation III (2.5)

Total Hours for Master of Medical Science Degree in Physician Associate Studies (88 Credit Hours)




MASTER OF SCIENCENurse Anesthesia

Purpose

The purpose of the Master of Science in Nurse Anesthesia Program is to prepare the registered nurse for advanced clinicalpractice in the field of anesthesia, as a certified registered nurse anesthetist. Graduates of this program receive a Master ofScience degree in nurse anesthesia. Upon successful completion, the student will be eligible to sit for the nationalcertification examination offered by the Council on Certification for Nurse Anesthetists (CCNA).

The responsibility of the program is to offer a comprehensive didactic and clinical curriculum in the field of anesthesia.Classroom work provides a knowledge base for advanced pharmacology, anatomy, physiology, pathophysiology andprinciples of anesthesia. Clinical work is extensive and prepares the nurse to provide anesthesia services for variouspatient populations.

Program Length

This program is a 28 month continuous program of study with no provision for part-time study. The program does not followthe traditional semester format of the College. Therefore, the nurse anesthesia student schedule does not follow traditionalholiday and semester breaks of the main campus except for the first 2 semesters. Instruction, both didactic and clinical, iscontinuous in order to provide the appropriate number of anesthesia cases, classroom hours, and clinical hours for eachstudent. Students will receive vacation time as listed under the “Leave Section" of the Nurse Anesthesia StudentHandbook.

Objectives

The graduate of the program of study leading to the Master of Science in nurse anesthesia degree will:

1. Evaluate the patient’s physical and psychological status, including evaluation of all pertinent laboratory and diagnosticstudies and formulate an appropriate anesthesia plan of care.

2. Demonstrate the advanced knowledge and skills that comprise a foundation for safe and competent nurse anesthesiapractice.

3. Demonstrate the ability to utilize a variety of anesthetic modalities including general and regional anesthetictechniques to patients across the lifespan.

4. Ensure the safety and comfort of the patient postoperatively, identifying and consulting on anesthesia-relatedcomplications.

5. Function as a leader and resource person in the areas of airway management, critical care and cardiopulmonaryresuscitation.

6. Discuss issues related to the practice of nurse anesthesia, including ethics, history, reimbursement and the businessof anesthesia.

7. Effectively communicate with all individuals influencing patient care utilizing appropriate verbal, non-verbal and writtencommunication.

8. Maintain legal and ethical standards of practice, accepting responsibility and accountability for one’s own actions andjudgments.

9. Participate in activities that improve anesthesia care through the continuous acquisition of knowledge.10. Understand the importance of participation in state and national professional organizations.




11. Function as a leader, role model and mentor to other anesthesia providers, anesthesia students and health careproviders.


Applicants should fulfill the following criteria to be considered for admission:

1. Current, unrestricted licensure as a registered nurse (RN).2. Graduate of a NLNAC or CCNE accredited school of nursing at the RN level.3. Baccalaureate degree in nursing from an accredited college or university.4. Minimum of 1-year at full-time (2 years preferred) experience as a RN in an adult intensive care unit.5. Academic preparedness for advanced sciences and advanced clinical skills.6. Graduate Record Examination (GRE) within five (5) years prior to applying for the Program; official copy must be

submitted.7. Completion of application requirements as stated in the graduate application instructions.8. Cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher.9. Application completed by advertised deadline.

10. Current BLS, ACLS and PALS certification.11. CCRN recognition is encouraged; CCRN is required if applicant re-applies to the program.12. One undergraduate or graduate chemistry course.

Admission Process

Applications for the MSNA Program are due on or before December 1. Entrance into the Nurse Anesthesia Program iscompetitive and is based on the stated requirements. Applicants are responsible to ensure their applications are completeby the published deadline to be considered for an interview. Qualified applicants are interviewed by Programrepresentatives. Selection of each class is by the Admission, Progression and Graduation Committee. Applicants that areinterviewed will be notified by mail of acceptance or rejection for the Program. Once admitted to the Program and prior tobeginning coursework, the student must obtain RN licensure in the State of Louisiana.


Students shall meet the following requirements to be recommended for graduation and eligibility for the certificationexamination. Each student must:

1. Meet all of the requirements of the accrediting/approval bodies for licensure.2. Meet all of the requirements of Our Lady of the Lake College Nurse Anesthesia Program.3. Administer a minimum of 550 anesthetics (NOTE: this is a minimum number ONLY. It is not indicative of the final

number of cases the student will be required to complete in order to meet all course requirements).4. Administer all required types of anesthetic cases.5. Complete all course work within allotted time period with a 3.0 or better cumulative GPA.6. Must have current BLS, ACLS and PALS certifications at the time of graduation.7. Meet all the eligibility requirements of the Council on Certification of Nurse Anesthetists as specified on their website

http://www.aana.com/Credentialing 8. Satisfy all indebtedness to Our Lady of the Lake College , including the return of all materials borrowed from the

College Library.

Each student is responsible to monitor his/her progress to ensure that graduation and certification requirements are met. Ifa student finds s/he is not getting enough clinical cases or enough types of cases to fulfill the requirements, the studentmust notify his/her clinical coordinators and the Program Director immediately. Early notification is imperative soappropriate changes in clinical assignments can be made.

Transfer Credit

Upon approval by the Program Director or Dean, students may be allowed to transfer in up to six graduate credit hours tobe used toward the Master of Science in nurse anesthesia.

Admission, Readmission and Minimum Enrollment

Admission for the Nurse Anesthesia Program is only once each year. The application deadline is December 1. Classesbegin in August of the following year. Students are required to attend full-time in the sequence as listed in the curriculumplan. There are currently no provisions for part-time study. Students who have a break in enrollment must re-apply foradmission.

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Curriculum Plan for Master of Science in Nurse Anesthesia Program

Fall Semester – Semester I

ANES 5310 - Physical Science in Nurse Anesthesia (3 hrs)ANES 5330 - Advanced Anatomy, Physiology, and Pathophysiology I (3 hrs)ANES 5340 - Professional Aspects of Nurse Anesthesia (3 hrs)ANES 5420 - Pharmacology I (4 hrs)ANES 5430 - Principles of Anesthesia Practice I (Introduction to Anesthetic Practice) (4 hrs)


Spring Semester – Semester II

ANES 5332 - Advanced Anatomy, Physiology, and Pathophysiology II (3 hrs)ANES 5352 - Principles of Anesthesia Practice II (Pediatric/Geriatric Anesthesia) (3 hrs)ANES 5421 - Pharmacology II - Pharmacology of Anesthetic Agents (4 hrs)ANES 5711 - Clinical Practicum I (3 hrs)NURS 5320 - Advanced Assessment (3 hrs)


Summer Semester – Semester III

ANES 5334 - Advanced Anatomy, Physiology, and Pathophysiology III (3 hrs)ANES 5354 - Principles of Anesthesia Practice III (Regional/Obstetric Anesthesia) (3 hrs)ANES 5716 - Clinical Practicum II (3 hrs)


Fall Semester – Semester IV

ANES 5360 - Principles of Anesthesia Practice IV (Cardiothoracic Anesthesia) (3 hrs)ANES 5721 - Clinical Practicum III (5 hrs)NURS 5315 - Applied Statistics (3 hrs)


Spring Semester – Semester V

ANES 5460 - Principles of Anesthesia Practice V (Advanced Concepts in Anesthesia Practice) (4 hrs)ANES 5726 - Clinical Practicum IV (5 hrs)


Summer Semester – Semester VI

ANES 5110 - Senior Capstone Project (1 hr)ANES 5731 - Clinical Practicum V (5 hrs)NURS 5340 - Research for Advanced Nursing Practice (3 hrs)


Fall Semester – Semester VII

ANES 5415 - Anesthesia Seminar (4 hrs)ANES 5736 - Clinical Practicum VI (5 hrs)


Total Credit Hours for Master of Science in Nurse Anesthesia (80)




MASTER OF SCIENCE DEGREENursing

Educator TrackAdministrator Track

Purpose

The purpose of the Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) Program at Our Lady of the Lake College is to provide thebaccalaureate-prepared (BSN) registered nurse with the competencies to function in the roles of nurse educator or nurseadministrator. Graduate nursing education at Our Lady of the Lake College is dedicated to preparing nurses for advancednursing practice and doctoral study by creating an academic environment that fosters scholarship, critical reflection andcreativity.

The MSN Program at OLOLC is consistent with the guidelines set forth by the American Association of Colleges of Nursing(AACN) “ Essentials of Masters Education for Advanced Practice Nursing," as well as the National League for NursingAccreditation Commission's Standards and Criteria for Master's Degree Programs.

Length of Program

The Master of Science degree in nursing consists of 36 credit hours. A full-time student can complete the program in foursemesters. Students may choose to attend part-time, but must complete the program within five years. There are twoeducational tracks available: nurse educator and nurse administrator.

Education Track – This option provides the student with the theoretical and practical basis for assuming the role of nurseeducator within the higher education setting and provides an educational foundation for doctoral study. Administration Track – This option prepares the graduate to function in leadership positions within health careorganizations and provides an educational foundation for doctoral study.

Objectives

The graduate of the MSN Program will:

1. Integrate theoretical and empirical knowledge from the arts and sciences, nursing and related disciplines and evaluateits use in guiding nursing research, education and practice.

2. Utilize systematic inquiry and refined analytical skills in the nurse educator or nurse administrator roles. 3. Communicate orally and in writing in a scholarly manner.4. Employ knowledge, skills and attributes of a scholar to improve nursing research, education and practice. 5. Synthesize the ethical, legal, socio-political, cultural and leadership dimensions inherent in advanced practice nursing.


Applicants should meet the following criteria to be considered for admission:




1. A BSN degree from an accredited nursing program (NLNAC and/or CCNE) with a minimum grade point average(GPA) of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale during the last 60 hours of undergraduate work.

2. A minimum of one year of clinical nursing experience as a registered nurse. 3. Current licensure or eligibility to practice as a registered nurse in Louisiana. 4. Three professional references attesting to the applicant’s ability to pursue graduate study. 5. Three credit hours of undergraduate statistics with a grade of “C" or better. 6. Completion of an undergraduate research course, with a grade of “C" or better. 7. Submission of a professional goal statement (limited to two (2) typewritten, double-spaced pages).

Applications are due on or before May 15.


1. Completion of all required coursework in the curriculum.2. A minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0 with no course grade lower than a “B."3. Clearance of all indebtedness to OLOLC, including return of all materials borrowed from the College Library.

Transfer Credit

Students will be allowed to transfer in up to six graduate credit hours to be used toward the MSN degree. Studentsseeking transfer credit must schedule an appointment with the Program Director prior to admission.

Curriculum Plan for the Master of Science Nurse Educator Track (36 Credit Hours)


NURS 5315 - Applied Statistics (3 hrs)NURS 5210 - Healthcare Informatics (2 hrs)NURS 5215 - Legal/Ethical Issues in Advanced Nursing Practice (2 hrs)NURS 5220 - Transcultural and Social Perspectives (2 hrs)


Spring Semester - Semester II

NURS 5330 - Health Policy (3 hrs)NURS 5340 - Research for Advanced Nursing Practice (3 hrs)NURS 5380 - Transition to Advanced Nursing Practice (3 hrs)


Fall Semester – Semester III

NURS 6310 - Curriculum and Evaluation (3 hrs)NURS 6320 - The Nurse as Educator (3 hrs)NURS 6710 - Education Practicum I (3 hrs)


Spring Semester – Semester IV

NURS 6330 - Instructional Design (3 hrs)NURS 6720 - Education Practicum II (3 hrs)NURS 6730 - Capstone Project (3 hrs)


Curriculum Plan for the Master of Science Nurse Administrator Track (36 Credit Hours)


NURS 5315 - Applied Statistics (3 hrs)



NURS 5210 - Healthcare Informatics (2 hrs)NURS 5215 - Legal/Ethical Issues in Advanced Nursing Practice (2 hrs)NURS 5220 - Transcultural and Social Perspectives (2 hrs)


Spring Semester – Semester II

NURS 5330 - Health Policy (3 hrs)NURS 5340 - Research for Advanced Nursing Practice (3 hrs)NURS 5380 - Transition to Advanced Nursing Practice (3 hrs)


Fall Semester – Semester III

NURS 6315 - Organizational Behavior (3 hrs)NURS 6325 - Management of Health Personnel (3 hrs)NURS 6715 - Administration Practicum I (3 hrs)


Spring Semester - Semester IV

NURS 6335 - Financial Management in Healthcare (3 hrs)NURS 6725 - Administration Practicum II (3 hrs)NURS 6730 - Capstone Project (3 hrs)



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GRADUATE COURSES

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ANES 5110 - Senior Capstone Project

In this course the Anesthesia student will plan, organize, synthesize, and execute a state-of-the-art paper on a relevanttopic in anesthesia that meets qualifications for submission to peer-reviewed journal. This course represents theculmination of the principles taught in NURS 5315 and NURS 5340.

Credit Hours: 1 Pre-requisite: NURS 5315, graduate standing nurse anesthesia student.

ANES 5310 - Physical Science in Nurse Anesthesia

This course focuses on chemistry and physics related to anesthesia. It includes an overview of inorganic, biochemistryprinciples, medical mathematics, and physics. The focus is on gas laws, chemical structure of anesthetics, vaporizers, andthe science related to monitoring modalities.

Credit Hours: 3 Prerequisite: Graduate standing nurse anesthesia student.

ANES 5330 - Advanced Anatomy, Physiology, and Pathophysiology I

This course is an advanced study of the anatomy, physiology, and pathophysiology of the cell, cellular transport, skeletalmuscle contraction, the nervous system, and the renal system. Study of the physiologic processes in these systems willincrease the student’s foundational knowledge and enable application of knowledge in the anesthesia clinical setting.


ANES 5332 - Advanced Anatomy, Physiology, and Pathophysiology II

This course is an advanced study of the anatomy, physiology, and pathophysiology of the cardiac and respiratory systems.Study of the pathophysiologic processes in these systems will increase the student’s foundational knowledge and enableapplication of knowledge in the anesthesia clinical setting.

Credit Hours: 3 Prerequisite: ANES 5330, graduate standing nurse anesthesia student

ANES 5334 - Advanced Anatomy, Physiology, and Pathophysiology III

This course is an advanced study of anatomy, physiology, and pathophysiology of the endocrine, gastrointestinal,and hepatic systems. Study of the pathophysiologic processes in these systems will increase the student's foundationalknowledge and enable application of knowledge in the anesthesia clinical setting.

Credit Hours: 3 Prerequisite: ANES 5330, ANES 5332, graduate standing nurse anesthesia student.




ANES 5340 - Professional Aspects of Nurse Anesthesia

This course reviews past and current issues pertaining to the nurse anesthesia profession. Included topics for discussionare the history of nurse anesthesia, the professional role of the nurse anesthetist, practice issues facing nurse anesthetists,Medicare reimbursement rules, and changes in healthcare in America.

Credit Hours: 3 Prerequisite: Graduate standing nurse anesthesia student

ANES 5352 - Principles of Anesthesia Practice II (Pediatric/Geriatric Anesthesia)

The class covers unique differences in anatomy and physiology of the pediatric and geriatric patient. Special considerationsfor anesthesia administration for both populations are included. Particular attention is given to induction techniques, airwaymanagement, airway equipment, and pharmacology for the pediatric population. Disease processes unique to the pediatricand elderly populations are presented. A review of pharmacodynamics and necessary adjustment in drug dosages for theelderly is given to prepare the student for anesthetic management in this population.


ANES 5354 - Principles of Anesthesia Practice III (Regional/Obstetric Anesthesia)

This course focuses on pharmacology of local anesthetics for regional anesthesia in both obstetric and non-obstetricpopulations. Students learn anatomy related to landmarks for regional anesthetic techniques. It includes a discussion ofregional anesthesia, equipment, procedures, and other anesthetic considerations. Emphasis will be placed on theapplication of regional anesthesia in a variety of surgical procedures. Obstetric portion of the course includes anatomic andphysiologic changes in the parturient at all stages of pregnancy, labor, and delivery. Strong emphasis will be placed on theanesthetic implications of these changes. In addition, pharmacologic review of the teratogenic effects of anesthetic drugswill enable the student to devise an anesthetic care plan that is safe for both the parturient and the fetus. Other topics areobstetric complications, obstetric trauma, and fetal surgery.


ANES 5360 - Principles of Anesthesia Practice IV (Cardiothoracic Anesthesia)

This course provides the student with the principles of management of a patient undergoing major vascular, cardiac, andpulmonary surgery. Emphasis is on cardiac and pulmonary pathophysiology, monitoring, and anesthetic management.

Credit Hours: 3 Prerequisite: ANES 5430, ANES 5352, ANES 5354, graduate standing nurse anesthesia student

ANES 5415 - Anesthesia Seminar

This course provides a comprehensive review of anesthetic management principles for the senior student. Emphasis isplaced on synthesis of information acquired throughout the program and application to anesthesia care. Review materialincludes information on chemistry, physics, physiology, pathophysiology, and pharmacology. Included in review areprinciples of anesthesia practice for varying patient populations.

Credit Hours: 4 Prerequisite: ANES 5430, ANES 5352, ANES 5354, ANES 5360, ANES 5460, graduate standing nurse anesthesia student.

ANES 5420 - Pharmacology I

This course provides a systematic approach to the study of pharmacology and its relevance to perioperative anestheticcare. In-depth presentation of the processes of pharmacodynamics, pharmacokinetics, and chemistry of drug therapyprovide a basis for comprehensive understanding of drug actions, adverse reactions, interactions, and anestheticconsiderations.

Credit Hours: 4 Pre-requisite: Graduate standing nurse anesthesia student.

ANES 5421 - Pharmacology II - Pharmacology of Anesthetic Agents

This course is a study of the action, uptake, distribution, and elimination of anesthetic agents. Particular attention will bepaid to chemical properties, preparation, dosage, administration, side effects, and therapeutic uses of these drugs. In



addition, monitoring of the effects of anesthetic agents during anesthesia will be emphasized. The drugs to be studiedinclude intravenous anesthetics, neuromuscular blocking agents, local anesthetics, and inhalational agents.

Credit Hours: 4 Prerequisite: ANES 5420, graduate standing nurse anesthesia student.

ANES 5430 - Principles of Anesthesia Practice I (Introduction to Anesthetic Practice)

This course introduces the student to anesthesia practice. It includes an overview of airway anatomy, anesthetic agents,monitoring modalities, anesthesia care plans, charting, the anesthesia machine, and techniques for administeringanesthesia. Emphasis is on safety and the standards of care for anesthesia practice.

Credit Hours: 4 Prerequisite: Graduate standing nurse anesthesia student

ANES 5460 - Principles of Anesthesia Practice V (Advanced Concepts in Anesthesia Practice)

This course presents modules on pain management, advanced monitoring modalities, difficult airway management, and thestudy of principles of neurosurgical and trauma anesthesia. Airway management segment includes fiberoptic intubationtechniques, airway anesthesia, rigid indirect devices, supraglottic devices, and surgical airway management. Hands-onworkshop is also provided to increase expertise and decision making in the difficult airway patient.

Credit Hours: 4 Prerequisite: ANES 5430, ANES 5352, ANES 5354, ANES 5360, graduate standing nurse anesthesia student.

ANES 5711 - Clinical Practicum I

This practicum provides the opportunity for students to practice anesthetic techniques in the skills lab. Each student isevaluated for readiness for clinical practice in the operating room. Students observe in the operating room and are orientedto anesthetic equipment. The hands on practice correlates with the concepts covered and include overview of airwayanatomy, anesthetic agents, monitoring modalities, anesthesia care plans, charting, the anesthesia machine, andtechniques for administering anesthesia. Emphasis is on safety and the standards of care for anesthesia practice.


ANES 5716 - Clinical Practicum II

This practicum introduces the student to clinical practice. Students with supervision participate in the induction,maintenance, and emergence of anesthesia in the operating room. These concepts include the unique differences inanatomy and physiology of the pediatric and geriatric patient. Special considerations for anesthesia administration for bothpopulations are included. Particular attention is given to induction techniques, airway management, airway equipment, andpharmacology for the pediatric population.


ANES 5721 - Clinical Practicum III

This practicum provides a continuation and advancement of clinical skills. Students are expected to develop more clinicalexpertise for various surgical cases. Emerging clinical skills should include progression of decision-making skills foranesthesia practice. The hands on practice correlates with the concepts covered in ANES 5354, Principles of AnesthesiaPractice III, which focus on regional anesthesia pharmacology, equipment, regional anesthesia techniques, and obstetricanesthesia.


ANES 5726 - Clinical Practicum IV

The clinical experience in this practicum continues to provide challenge to the anesthesia student. In addition to gainingmore clinical experience in a variety of areas, this practicum emphasizes concepts taught in ANES 5360, Principles IV.These concepts include principles of management of a patient undergoing major vascular, cardiac, and pulmonary surgery.Emphasis is on cardiac and pulmonary pathophysiology, monitoring, and anesthetic management.

Credit Hours: 5



Pre-requisite: ANES 5711, 5716, 5721, graduate standing nurse anesthesia student.

ANES 5731 - Clinical Practicum V

The clinical experience continues with opportunity for clinical experience with the concepts taught in ANES 5365, PrinciplesV. The concepts include the principles, treatment, procedures, and anesthetic management of the neurosurgical andtrauma patient. Emphasis is on fluid/blood replacement, treatment of shock, multiple trauma, neurological trauma,penetrating trauma, and burns. Students gain clinical experience in a variety of clinical settings. Focus is on advancementof clinical skills in all areas.

Credit Hours: 5 Pre-requisite: ANES 5711, 5716, 5721, 5726, graduate standing nurse anesthesia student.

ANES 5736 - Clinical Practicum VIThis practicum provides the opportunity for advancement of clinical practice in specialty areas and development of criticalthinking and decision makingis evaluated. Emphasis is placed on synthesis of information acquired throughout the program and application toanesthesia care. While supervision continues, evolution of independent thinking and autonomy is encouraged. Ability tomake independent decisions is heavily evaluated as the student moves closer to program completion. Credit Hours: 5Pre-requisite: ANES 5711, 5716, 5721, 5726, 5731, graduate standing nurse anesthesia student.

NURS 5210: Health Care Informatics

This core course addresses informatics theory and practice applications. Students explore the utilization of computertechnology for documentation, communication, health challenge research, discharge planning, emancipatory clienteducation, professional development, networking, and health team collaboration.

Credit Hours: 2Prerequisites: Basic computer skills

NURS 5215: Legal/Ethical Issues in Advanced Nursing Practice

This core course explores the most pressing legal/ethical issues and concerns related to the delivery of nursing educationand the administration of health care. This course is structured to present theories of ethical practice, as well as issues ofthe law related to nursing education and health care administration.


NURS 5220: Transcultural and Social Perspectives

This core course broadens understanding of diversities in race, cultures, communities, lifestyles, gender, and age groups. Students have an opportunity to explore changing demographics, major health needs, health promotion and diseaseprevention, and mental health issues as they apply to the diversity of humankind.


NURS 5310 - Advanced Nursing Theory

This course explores the nature of nursing's conceptual models and theories. The nature and specific characteristics ofnursing theory is discussed, including perspectives on essential elements of theories at various levels. Emphasis is placedon comparing and contrasting recognized theories and their application to professional practice. The purpose of this courseis not to focus on one theorist, but rather to take a closer look at theory and the contribution of theory to the advancementof nursing as a discipline.


NURS 5315 - Applied Statistics



This core course explores basic descriptive and inferential statistics in nursing and educational research, as well ascorrelation and regression; normal, t, chi-square, and F distributions; analysis of variance; hypothesis testing and intervalestimation. Use of computer software applications in statistics is introduced..

Credit Hours: 3 Prerequisites: MATH 2315 or equivalent

NURS 5320 - Advanced Assessment

This course provides a systematic approach to the skills necessary for primary practice. Assessment skills include physicalexamination across the lifespan with an emphasis on the adult. A supervised clinical field experience is required in whichthe students acquire advanced skills in assessment, decision-making, and management of care.


NURS 5330 - Health Policy

This core course examines major dimensions of health policy. A framework is presented for analyzing contemporary healthpolicy issues and processes in the U.S. and globally. The course examines the roles of interest groups in shaping policychange and analyzes the development of evidence-based approaches to health policy..


NURS 5340 - Research for Advanced Nursing Practice

This core course explores research methodologies commonly used in advanced nursing practice. Emphasis is placed onthe interpretation of published research, development of research proposals and practice in scholarly writing.

Credit Hours: 3 Prerequisites: NURS 5315

NURS 5355 - Testing and Measurement for the Nurse Educator

This course deals with the methods of educational measurement and evaluation. Content includes test construction;strategies for administering tests; test item analysis; social, ethical, and legal issues of evaluation; and standardized testingissues.

Credit Hours: 3 Prerequisite: NURS 5310, NURS 5340, NURS 5350. Co-requisite: NURS 5360

NURS 5360 - Effective Teaching Strategies: Theory and Practice

This course focuses on the role of the nurse as educator, including principles of teaching and learning that can be used bythe nurse to educate clients from diverse educational backgrounds. Learning theory, teaching strategies, and evaluationmethods are explored in both classroom and clinical teaching. This course is appropriate for nurses interested in academicteaching, staff development, and client education.

Credit Hours: 3 Prerequisite: NURS 5350 Corequisite: NURS 5355

NURS 5380: Transition to Advanced Nursing Practice This core course examines various theoretical and conceptual frameworks basic to advanced nursing practice. The courseexplores ways of developing knowledge through such processes as scientific inquiry, critical thinking, logic, and intuition. The relationship of critical thinking and theory development to evidence-based practice, research, and education isemphasized. Credit Hours: 3Prerequisites: None NURS 5410 - Scholarly Project

During this course, a research project that employs the scientific process of analyzing a research problem or issue related



to advanced practice nursing is developed. Emphasis is placed on a project that has tangible application. Approval of theresearch topic by the course faculty must be obtained prior to registering for the course.

Credit Hours: 4 Prerequisite: Must be taken in the final semester of the MSN program

NURS 5710 - Teaching Practicum

This course provides opportunities to design, implement, and evaluate learning experiences in nursing educational settings.Emphasis is on the application of teaching-learning and evaluation strategies in the academic setting. Students developand implement instructional content and work closely with master's and doctorally prepared faculty as mentors in theclassroom and clinical setting.

Note: Didactic Hours: 1 (15 contact hours) Practicum Hours: 4 (180 contact hours) Credit Hours: 5

NURS 6310: Curriculum and Evaluation

This course introduces students to the art and science of curriculum development, implementation, and evaluation innursing education. A variety of theories, models, and concepts in nursing, education, and related disciplines that underlinethese processes are explored. The roles and responsibilities of the nurse educator are also examined. Credit Hours: 3Prerequisites: All 5000 level nursing courses. NURS 6315: Organizational Behavior This course examines the interaction between organizations and their environments from a sociological perspective. Emphasis is on organizational decision making, leadership systems, leadership styles, change theories, and organizationaldynamics. Credit Hours: 3Prerequisites: All 5000 level nursing courses. NURS 6320: The Nurse as Educator

This course is an exploration of the interplay of the university faculty member role, educational and professional leadership,and external forces that impact nursing education programs. Students will complete a comprehensive investigation of theacademic nursing role in higher education relative to program administration, student issues, program requirements, andfaculty expectations.

Credit Hours: 3Prerequisites: All 5000 level nursing courses.

NURS 6325: Management of Health Personnel

This course provides an opportunity to critically analyze issues related to the management of resources required to deliverquality health care. Through discussion and evaluation of research and theory, insight into the relationship betweenresource management and organizational performance will occur.

Credit Hours: 3Prerequisites: All 5000 level nursing courses.

NURS 6330: Instructional Design

This course provides an overview of several models for instructional design and examines the processes involved indesigning effective instructional interventions including both behavioral and cognitive strategies for instructional design andthe theory and research background related to each approach. Students will apply these strategies in assessment ofneeds, analysis, design, development, management, and evaluation of an instructional system or program. The courserequires the development of an instructional unit for a teaching application.

Credit Hours: 3Prerequisites: NURS 6310, NURS 6320, NURS 6710

NURS 6335: Financial Management in Health Care



This course probes the issues that affect financial management of health care institutions in an era of aggressive reform. Concepts related to budget analysis, risk and return, asset valuation, capital budgeting, capital structure, business financialplanning, and working capital management are discussed.

Credit Hours: 3Corequisites: NURS 6315, NURS 6325, NURS 6715

NURS 6710: Education Practicum I

This course provides the student an opportunity to examine and evaluate learning experiences in nursing education. Emphasis is on the application of teaching-learning and evaluation strategies for different populations in the nursingclassroom. Students will work closely with nursing faculty preceptors to develop and implement instructional content forprelicensure nursing students.

Credit Hours: 3Prerequisites: All 5000 level nursing coursesCorequisites: NURS 6310, NURS 6320

NURS 6715: Administration Practicum I

This course focuses on the analysis and application of principles of leadership in health care environments. The studentwill have an opportunity to observe and participate with an administrative preceptor.

Credit Hours: 3Prerequisites: All 5000 level nursing courses.Corequisites: NURS 6315, NURS 6325

NURS 6720: Education Practicum II

This course builds upon the concepts, theories, and strategies utilized in NURS 6710. Students will work closely with anursing educator preceptor to manage a group of prelicensure nursing students during their clinical rotation.

Credit Hours: 3Prerequisites: NURS 6310, NURS 6320, NURS 6710.Corequisite: NURS 6330

NURS 6725: Administration Practicum II

This course builds upon the concepts, theories, and strategies utilized in NURS 6715. Students will work closely with anurse executive to develop skill in leading a health care team.

Credit Hours: 3Prerequisites: NURS 6315, NURS 6325, NURS 6715Corequisite: NURS 6335

NURS 6730: Capstone Project

The course builds upon the knowledge and skills developed throughout the MSN curriculum. A research project isdeveloped under the supervision of faculty. Emphasis is placed on a project that has practical application. This coursemust be completed during the semester prior to graduation.

Credit Hours: 3Prerequisite: Must be taken in the graduating semester.

PHAS 5710 - Biostatistics

Basic concepts of statistical models and use of samples; measures of variation and central tendency; normal, t, chi-square,and F distributions; test of hypothesis, analysis of variance, regression, and correlation; emphasis on laboratory-orientedand health sciences research problems; computer software applications.

Credit Hours: 3 Prerequisites: PHAS 5726, 5740, 5742, 5750, and 5755

PHAS 5715 - Research Methods

This course covers research and evaluation methods and techniques commonly used in health care, including problemselection, literature review, instrumentation, methodology, statistical analyses, and the writing of research reports and



articles. It includes the interpretation of published research and intensive practice of scientific writing techniques,application of statistical analyses, and application of research methodologies.

Credit Hours: 3 Prerequisites: PHAS 5710

PHAS 5720 - Infectious Disease and AIDS

This course presents the various infectious diseases commonly seen in medical practice. It identifies the organisms thatcause infectious diseases and discusses their appropriate treatment and management. The history and epidemiology ofAIDS are also presented including a discussion of its signs and symptoms together with the common treatments available.

Credit Hours: 3 Prerequisites: PHAS 5710, 5726, 5740, 5742, 5750, 5755, 5727, 5731, 5745, 5751, and 5762

PHAS 5726 - PA History and Professional Issues

This course introduces the new PA student to the history of the PA profession, the elements of PA practice, and thecredentials necessary for practice. In addition, the course exposes students to contemporary issues in the organization anddelivery of health care services and discusses interaction with other future health care professionals. A variety ofprofessional and legal issues pertinent to PA practice are discussed and debated.

Credit Hours: 2 Prerequisite: PA Program Admission.

PHAS 5727 - Patient Assessment: Interviewing and Physical Examination

This course focuses on the medical interview and physical exam as clinical skills. The various components of the medicalhistory are presented along with techniques for effective medical interviewing. Students apply these skills while obtaininghistories from selected patients. Guidance is provided with respect to communicating with patients of all culturalbackgrounds, ages and personalities. The tools, techniques, procedures, and skills of the diagnostic physical examinationare presented in a systems approach as they relate to the systematic performance and documentation of complete andproblem focused physical examinations.


PHAS 5728 - Clinical Medicine Skills

Basic surgical principles and techniques are presented, including asepsis fundamentals, O.R. procedure and conduct,wound care and healing, closure, debridement and dressings. Laboratory sessions include minor surgical techniques andother procedures necessary for diagnosis and treatment. Surgical instruments, anesthesia, pre- and postoperative care,common surgical procedures and surgical complications are discussed. ACLS training is included in this course. Thiscourse also focuses on how to record pre and post-operative notes and the surgical medical record.

Credit Hours: 3 Prerequisites: PHAS 5726, 5740, 5742, 5750, 5755, 5727, 5731, 5745, 5751, and 5762

PHAS 5731 - Pharmacotherapeutics I

This is the first course in a two course in-depth study of hormonal agents, autonomic drugs, anesthetics, analgesics, anti-infective agents, antibiotics, hypnotics, cardiac drugs, vitamins, renal drugs, and topical agents, as well as the principles ofpharmacokinetics, chemotherapy, and toxicology. Both oral and intravenous modes of delivery are discussed.


PHAS 5732 - Pharmacotherapeutics II

This course is a continuation of PHAS 5731 Pharmacotherapeutics I. It covers the second half of the material as correlatedto the Medicine and Surgery courses.

Credit Hours: 3 Prerequisites: PHAS 5726, 5740, 5742, 5750, 5755, 5727, 5731, 5745, 5751, and 5762

PHAS 5740 - Medical Anatomy and Neuroanatomy



This course is a region oriented study of the structure and function of the human body with emphasis on anatomicalconcepts and relationships relevant to the practice of medicine. A computer software program is utilized in addition tolecture material and clinical case studies are included. Prosected cadaver sessions are held at Louisiana State University.

Credit Hours: 6 Prerequisite: PA Program Admission

PHAS 5742 - Medical Physiology

This is a comprehensive course covering the physiology of all major systems of the human body. Special emphasis isplaced on the clinical application of this knowledge to patient management. It is designed specifically for PA students andinterrelates with their courses in clinical medicine.


PHAS 5745 - Electrocardiography and Radiology

This course covers intermediate and advanced electrocardiography, including cardiac electrophysiology, lead systems,dysrhythmia recognition and treatment, axis, infarction, ischemia, hypertrophy, and the effects of cardiovascular drugs andexercise on the ECG. The second half of the course teaches the student how to read and interpret the various forms ofdiagnostic imaging.


PHAS 5750 - Foundations of Clinical Medicine and Surgery I

The essentials of human pathophysiology and their relationship to clinical signs and symptoms elicited in the medicalhistory and physical examination are presented. The etiology, epidemiology, pathophysiology, clinical manifestations, anddiagnostic aspects of common diseases within each organ system are discussed and correlated. General approaches tomedical management of selected problems are also presented. Although an organ-systems approach is utilized, thesystems are integrated for discussion of multi-system pathology.


PHAS 5751 - Foundations of Clinical Medicine and Surgery II

This course is a continuation of PHAS 550 which is its prerequisite. The organ systems are divided among the four clinicalmedicine courses as correlated with other elements of the curriculum.

Credit Hours: 3 Prerequisites: PHAS 5750

PHAS 5752 - Foundations of Clinical Medicine and Surgery III

This is the third course in the four course series in clinical medicine.

Credit Hours: 3 Prerequisites: PHAS 5750 and 5751

PHAS 5753 - Foundations of Clinical Medicine and Surgery IV

This is the fourth course in the four course series in clinical medicine.

Credit Hours: 2 Prerequisites: PHAS 5750, 5751, and 5752

PHAS 5755 - Clinical Laboratory Medicine

Presented in multiple formats including traditional lectures, labs, and case studies, this course introduces the student to theimportance of clinical laboratory medicine in the delivery of health care. In addition to basic theory, the course focuses onthe selection, collection and handling of samples for testing. Emphasis is placed on the interpretation and clinicalapplication of common diagnostic laboratory studies. Topic areas include blood banking, chemistry, coagulation,hematology, immunology, microbiology, and urinalysis.




PHAS 5760 - PA Ethics and Medical Law

Medical ethics are discussed and a variety of ethical cases are debated by students after completing on line research intothe issues involved. Lectures in medical law and the legal obligations of health professionals are presented.

Credit Hours: 1 Prerequisites: PHAS 5750 and 5751

PHAS 5762 - Psychiatry and Psychosocial Dynamics

This course introduces the student to the psychological, social and family context of health, illness and health care. A majorpremise of this course is that to adequately meet the needs of the patient, the PA must consider not only disease factors,but psychosocial factors, which affect the disease and are affected by it as well. Topics include personality developmentfrom infancy through old age, the family's role in health care, sex and sexuality, abuse of substances, and death and dying


PHAS 5770 - Emergency Medicine

This clinical experience includes the management of acute medical and surgical problems with an emphasis on theimportance of precise diagnosis as well as the principles of emergency therapy

Credit Hours: 2.5 Prerequisite: Completion of the PA didactic phase. Five weeks

PHAS 5771 - Internal Medicine I

Students actively participate in all aspects of direct patient care in inpatient and/or outpatient adult medicine. Thisfundamental clinical experience places emphasis on patient evaluation and assessment, oral and written casepresentations, understanding the complexities and interrelationships of disease processes and diagnostic and therapeuticcollaboration.


PHAS 5772 - Internal Medicine II

As an adjunct to PHAS 574, the direct patient care fundamentals of outpatient and/or inpatient adult medicine arecontinued in this clinical experience


PHAS 5773 - General Surgery

This clinical experience provides exposure to concepts and principles that characterize the practice of general surgery.Students participate in the pre-operative, operative and post-operative care of patients admitted to a surgical service ininpatient, and outpatient settings.


PHAS 5774 - Pediatrics

Practical experience in the recognition and management of pediatric problems is provided, including assessment of thenewborn, well baby care, preventive pediatrics, developmental assessment, infectious disease, adolescent medicine andparent counseling.


PHAS 5775 - Obstetrics & Gynecology



This clinical experience encompasses the fundamentals of women's gynecological health and pregnancy. Emphasis is onthe medical history, physical examination, diagnosis and treatment involved with pre-natal, post-natal, and generalgynecologic care.


PHAS 5776 - Family/General Medicine I

This rotation provides the second-year student with an opportunity to gain experience in a primary care setting. Thisexperience exposes the student to a wide range of common ambulatory care problems.


PHAS 5777 - Family/General Medicine II

This rotation is a continuation of PHAS 5770. The ten week exposure to a general medicine setting allows the student toexperience patient follow-up and to learn the elements of continuity of patient care.


PHAS 5778 - Psychiatry

This rotation provides an inpatient and/or outpatient clinical experience working with patients who have mental healthproblems. Emphasis is placed on the presentation, recognition and management of these problems as well asunderstanding the overall role of mental health in the clinical setting.


PHAS 5779 - Elective Rotation I

This rotation is an elective chosen by the student from a list of the Program's available rotations. It may be a repeat of amandatory rotation if space is available. One (but only one) of the three elective rotations may be a student-identifiedrotation, approved and arranged by the clinical coordinator. Such student-identified rotations may be denied at thediscretion of the PA Program Director. These electives may not necessarily occur in the 2nd summer semester.


PHAS 5780 - Elective Rotation II


PHAS 5781 - Elective Rotation III


PHAS 5910 - Master Seminar

In this course, students critically research one area of the medical literature based on a clinical question of interest. Theydevelop a hypothesis and develop a comprehensive Research Study Proposal that includes an abstract, introduction,literature review, methodology, and conclusions. Students are not required to complete the associated data collection butare allowed to do so provided such collection does not interfere with the completion of rotations.

Credit Hours: 3 Prerequisites: Completion of the PA didactic phase PHAS 5925 - PA SeminarThis multifaceted course spans the clinical phase of the Program. It includes sessions on PA employment, health promotion anddisease prevention, alternative medicine and clinical problem solving.

Credit Hours: 1



Prerequisites: Completion of the PA didactic phase




HEALTH CAREER INSTITUTE

Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation Certified Nursing Assistant

Complementary Therapies Continuing Education

Patient Services Coordinator Phlebotomy

Practical Nursing – Diploma Program

Vice PresidentMarie Kelley, M.N.Sc., R.N.

Program AccreditationsThe AHA Training Center is approved by the American Heart Association Emergency Cardiovascular Care Program.

The graduates of the (Complementary Therapy) Therapeutic Massage Program meet all of the requirements of theNational Certification Board for Therapeutic Massage and Body Work to sit for the National Certification as a MassageTherapist and meet all the requirements of the Louisiana State Board of Massage Therapy to sit for the State LicensureExam.

The Continuing Education Program is approved by the Louisiana State Nurses Association, an accredited approver by theAmerican Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation as a Continuing Education Provider.

The Nursing Assistant Program is approved by the Department of Health and Hospitals for the education and certificationexamination of nursing assistants.

The Patient Service Coordinator Program was designed in collaboration with area and

regional medical facilities specifically to meet a job class shortage need. Elements of the program are those taught in anadministrative medical assistant program

Graduates of the Phlebotomy Program meet all requirements of the American Society of Clinical Pathologists to sit for theNational Certification Examination for Phlebotomist.

The Practical Nursing Program is accredited by the Louisiana State Board of Practical Nurse Examiners.

Purpose

The Health Career Institute seeks to contribute toward meeting the health care needs of the community by offering plannededucational activities designed to update knowledge and skill, prepare the learner to practice in different areas of expertiseby learning new skills, and/or promote personal growth/enrichment for individuals in the healthcare profession and thecommunity.

Full-time Staff




Susie Brown, B.S.N., R.N. Rebecca A. Giuliante, M.S., R.N., CEP, LMT Vacant, Director, Continuing Education Vacant, Director, AHA Training Center

Full-time Faculty

Donna Bonfanti, M.S.N., R.N.Tressa Harris, M.S.N., R.N.Elizabeth Pelham, A.D., L.P.N. Michelle George, B.S.N., R.N. Cecile Hughes, B.S.N., R.N. Johnette Kay, B.S.N., R.N. Linda Leblanc, B.S.N., R.N. Laurie Speed, M.S.N., R.N.Monica Young, B.S.N., R.N.

Calendar of Offerings

The Health Career Institute offers a variety of certificate and diploma programs to prepare individuals practice in a widerange of health-related occupations. Annual needs assessments identify regional shortages in health care personnel and toensure offering training programs to fill these job needs.

A calendar of offerings is published on the Our Lady of the Lake College Web page to provide advance notice of programs.A copy of the calendar and further information about individual programs may be obtained by contacting the Health CareerInstitute at (225) 768-1762 or by visiting the College’s Web site (www.ololcollege.edu).

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HEALTH CAREER INSTITUTE COURSES

HCAS HCCS HCLP HCMA HCMT HCNA HCPB HCPS HCTM

HCAS 1110 - Strategies for Success in Health Education

This course is designed to help vocational and technical students succeed in their educational goals. Skills such as note and test taking, timemanagement, ground rules for success in externship, job application process, and stress reduction will be presented. An introduction in libraryutilization and computers is also covered. If HCAS 1110 is NOT satisfactorily completed (a grade of “C" or better) it must be repeated the nextsemester. Other course work will not be allowed without the permission of the Director of the program.


HCCS 1110 - Introduction to Computers

This course introduces the student to the basics of computer science, with an emphasis on developing proficiency in performing essential computertasks.


HCCS 1115 - Beginning Computers

This course introduces students to the basics of computer science, with an emphasis on developing proficiency in performing essential computertasks required in the use of pharmaceutical software programs. Students receive direct hands-on instruction with the majority of time spent in thecomputer lab.


HCLP 1710 - Introduction to Health Care

This course introduces the student to those health care issues and processes that affect clients in all settings and are universal to all health careproviders. Topics include: man, health, society, health care, therapeutic communication and interpersonal skills, cultural and ethnic diversity, legalissues, health and disease, infection control, cardiopulmonary resuscitation and emergency responses, body mechanics, patient’s bill of rights, patientabuse and advocacy, health care delivery models and settings, the roles of health care providers, practice acts and an introduction to the nursingprocess. Selected lab and clinical experiences will reinforce course content.


HCLP 1715 - Care of the Geriatric Patient

Basic nursing skills are presented with an emphasis on applying concepts and principles of nursing care for the geriatric client in a variety ofsettings. Topics include: vital signs, measuring and recording height and weight, care of the environment, abnormal changes in body functioning,personal hygiene, assisting with diet and fluid intake, skin care, patient positioning and transfers, awareness of development tasks of this age group,preserving the patient’s dignity, care of cognitively impaired residents (understanding care required, communication, unique needs), and basicrestorative techniques (range of motion, turning and position, bowel and bladder training, prosthetic and orthotic devices, wound care).

Credit Hours: 4 (90 Theory and 80 Clinical)=160 Hours Prerequisites: HCLP 1710

HCLP 1720 - Practical Nursing and the Nursing Process

This course includes basic and advanced nursing skills required for the application of the nursing process. Topics include: vocational aspects ofpractical nursing, a study of the purpose and components of the nursing process as a method of individualizing patient care, development andimplementation of the plan of care, charting, recording and reporting, physical assessment and medication administration.




Credit Hours: 3 (55 Theory and 50 Clinical) = 105 Hours Prerequisite: HCLP 1715

HCLP 1725 - Pharmacology I

This course introduces the student to the study of drugs and their action on living organisms. Drug effects interactions and reactions are discussedso that the student obtains a sound knowledge for the safe monitoring of clients receiving drug therapy. Emphasis is placed on specific drug classesincluding Anti-infectives, analgesics, and drugs that affect the respiratory, cardiovascular, endocrine and gastrointestinal systems. An overview isgiven of general principles used by the nurse to administer drugs safely. Simulated drug administration by various routes is practiced in the NursingSkill Lab prior to guided drug administration in the clinical setting. The laws governing the manufacture, distribution and sale of drugs and the role ofthe LPN in drug administration is discussed.

Credit Hours: 1 (25 Class Hours) Prerequisite: HCLP 1720. Corequisites: BIOL 2310; HCLP 1730

HCLP 1726 - Pharmacology II

This course is a continuation in the study of drugs and their actions on living organisms with alterations in select body systems. Emphasis is placedon specific drug classes including those affecting the immune system, cancer care, hemapoietic and lymphatic drugs, endocrine system,gastrointestinal system and musculo-skeletal systems.

Credit Hours: 1 (20 Class Hours) Prerequisite: HCLP 1725, HCLP 1730. Corequisites: HCLP 1731

HCLP 1727 - Pharmacology III

This course is a continuation in the study of drugs and their actions on living organisms with alterations in select body systems. Emphasis is placedon specific drug classes including those affecting neurological system, sensory system, sexual-reproductive system, urinary/renal system and theintegumentary system.

Credit Hours: 1 (25 Class Hours) Prerequisites: HCLP 1726, HCLP 1731. Corequisites: BIOL 2311, BIOL 2320, HCLP 1732

HCLP 1730 - Medical Surgical Nursing I

This course utilizes concurrent theory and clinical with application of the nursing process in the care of adult clients across the life span withalterations in select body systems. Concepts of preoperative nursing are introduced and the student provides care to both the preoperative andpostoperative patient in the clinical setting. The student is taught to apply principles of nutrition to diet therapy and modification of diet therapy in themanagement of specific alterations in body systems. This course integrates a review of Anatomy and Physiology of the body systems under review.Dosage calculation and medication administration are incorporated into theory and clinical practice. Special needs and care of the Geriatric patientare integrated throughout. Basic and advanced nursing skills are performed in the clinical sites under the direct supervision of the instructor followingsuccessful skills check in Lab. Areas of theoretical concentration include; Preoperative Care, Cardiovascular Nursing, Respiratory Nursing and Painmanagement.

Credit Hours: 4 (50 Theory and 120 Clinical)= 170 Hours Prerequisite: HCLP 1720, Corequisites: BIOL 2310, HCLP 1725

HCLP 1731 - Medical Surgical Nursing II

This course utilizes concurrent theory and clinical with application of the nursing process in the care of adult clients across the life span withalterations in select body systems The student is taught to apply principles of nutrition to diet therapy and modifications of diet therapy in themanagement of specific alterations in body systems. This course integrates a review of Anatomy and Physiology of body systems. Dosagecalculation and medication administration are incorporated into theory and clinical practice. Using the nursing process the course is a continuation ofbasic and advanced nursing skills performed in the care of these clients under the direct supervision of the instructor following successful skills checkin the lab. Areas of theoretical concentration include: Immune System, Cancer, Hemapoietec and Lymphatic System, Endocrine System,gastrointestinal System and Musculo-Skeletal System.

Credit Hours: 3 (50 Theory and 120 Clinical)=170 Hours Prequisite: HCLP 1725; HCLP 1730 Corequisite: HCLP 1726

HCLP 1732 - Medical Surgical Nursing III

This course utilizes concurrent theory and clinical with application of the nursing process in the care of adult clients across the life span withalterations in select body systems. The student is taught to apply principles of nutrition to diet therapy and modifications to diet therapy in themanagement of specific alterations in body systems. This course integrates a review of Anatomy and Physiology of body systems. Team conceptwith increasing responsibility with groups of clients, and the role of the LPN are emphasized. Dosage calculation and medication administration areincorporated into theory and clinical practice. Areas of Theoretical concentration include: Neurological Nursing, Sensory System, Sexual-ReproductiveHealth, Urinary/Renal System, Integumentary System.

Credit Hours: 4 (50 Theory and 120 Clinical) = 170 Hours Prerequisite: HCLP 1726, HCLP 1731. Corequisites: BIOL 2311, BIOL 2320, HCLP 1727

HCLP 1735 - IV Therapy

This course includes legal implications of IV Therapy, equipment devices used, anatomy/physiology, methods and techniques, infection control



measures, complications, and other vital information related to intravenous therapy. Supervised lab and clinical performance are included.


HCLP 1740 - Mental and Behavioral Health

The focus of this course is on the patient experiencing psychopathological, emotional, and behavioral alterations. Utilizing the nursing processapproach students will perform nursing skills in mental health clinical sites under the direct supervision of the nursing instructor. Previous programcontent on interaction of biological and social conditions that influence the mind and behavior and communication skills will be emphasized. Studentswill integrate these concepts in the care of the medical/psychiatric patient in the impatient setting.

Credit Hours: 2 (30 Theory and 40 Clinical) = 70 Hours Prerequisite: HCLP 1731, HCLP 1726

HCLP 1745 - Maternal - Newborn Nursing

Concurrent theory and clinical course explores historical and current issues, trends, growth and development of the childbearing family, fetaldevelopment and gestation. Care of the patient during antepartal, intrapartal, and postpartum periods is included as well as care of the neonate in avariety of clinical settings.


HCLP 1750 - Pediatric Nursing

This course presents essential information related to growth and development of infants and children, and those real or potential health threatscommon but not exclusive to the age groups. Using the nursing process, basic and advanced nursing skills are performed in meeting the needs ofthe pediatric patient in clinical sites under the direct supervision of the instructor.

Credit Hours: 2 (40 Theory and 40 Clinical) = 80 Hours Prerequisite: HCLP 1727, HCLP 1732

HCLP 1755 - Nursing Transitions

Using the nursing process, this course is a continuation of basic and advanced nursing skills performed in the care of adult clients across the lifespan with multiple medical surgical diagnoses in a variety of clinical settings. The student is taught to apply principles of nutrition to diet therapy andmodifications to diet therapy in the management of specific alterations in body systems. This course integrates a review of Anatomy and Physiologyof body systems. As the final nursing course prior to program completion, the course is intended to assist students in making immediate and futuredecisions concerning job choices and education growth. Students will be allowed to choose clinical rotation sites of interest from a list of selectedclinical sites in the medical and surgical area.

Credit Hours: 7 (95 Theory and 160 Clinical) Prerequisite: HCLP 1732, HCLP 1727. Corequisites: HCLP 1740, 1745 and 1750

HCMA 0010 - Mathematics for Pharmacology

This course is designed to prepare students with the definitive mathematics necessary to ensure the safe administration of medications. It includes areview of relevant mathematical concepts, practice in using common conversions within a variety of drug measurement systems, and an introductionto Dimensional Analysis, as a means to solving dosimetry problems.

Credit Hours: 1 (15 Class Hours) Cross listed (MATH 0315)

HCMT 1115 - Clinical Application of Medical Terminology

This course introduces students to elements and their definitions used to build medical terms. Understanding basic medical terms and how they arerelevant to basic human anatomy and physiology and the application of these terms in the medical and clinical fields will be emphasized.


HCNA 1710 - Introduction to Health Care

This course introduces the student to those health care issues and processes that affect patients in all settings and are universal to all health careproviders. Topics include: man, health, society, health care, therapeutic communication and interpersonal skills, cultural and ethnic diversity, legalissues, health and disease, infection control, cardiopulmonary resuscitation and emergency responses, body mechanics, patient's bill of rights, patientabuse and advocacy, health care delivery models and settings, the roles of health care providers, practice acts and an introduction to the nursingprocess. Selected lab and clinical experiences will reinforce course content.


HCNA 1715 - Clinical Care Concepts

This course, designed specifically for the Nursing Assistant, offers basic nursing skills with an emphasis on nursing care for the adult and geriatricclient in a variety of settings. Topics include: vital signs, measuring and recording height and weight, care of the environment, abnormal changes inbody functioning, personal hygiene, assisting with diet and fluid intake, skin care, patient positioning and transfers, awareness of development tasksof this age group, preserving the patient's dignity, care of cognitively impaired residents.




HCPB 1710 - Phlebotomy

This course content is designed to prepare the graduate to safely and effectively practice as a phlebotomist. Definition, purpose and professionalaspects of phlebotomy are included in the course content. Students are exposed to knowledge and skills for proper phlebotomy techniques andcollection for routine and special procedures within the scope of practice of the Phlebotomist. After students practice skills in the College lab theyspend 120 hours in area hospitals and clinical labs. Following program completion students are qualified to sit for the National Certification Exam.

Credit Hours: 7 (70 hours Theory 120 hours Clinical) =190 Hours

HCPS 1710 - Introduction to Administrative Medical Assisting

This course content is designed to prepare the student to work with medical records, billing, coding, insurance claims and other front officeprocedures. The course will include content regarding the healthcare environment, ethics and the law, communication skills, medical records,professional fees, and the basics of diagnostic and procedural coding, health insurance claims and third party reimbursement. The course includes32 hours of supervised experience in the hospital and physician office.

Credit Hours: 96 hours (64 hours Theory; 32 hours Clinical)

HCTM 1710 - Anatomy and Physiology I for Complementary Therapies

This course content, designed specifically for massage therapists, includes a basic foundation for understanding the organization of the human body,the development, structure, and function of the Integumentary System, Skeletal System and Joints, Muscular System, and Nervous System. Commonpathophysiology of these systems is also addressed. The lab coincides with lecture and provides the student the opportunity to apply concepts ofhuman anatomy through lab activities.

Credit Hours: 3 (45 Theory Hours, 15 Clinical Hours)

HCTM 1715 - Health History and Assessment

This course introduces the concepts and techniques of interviewing, history taking, observing the client informally and formally, collecting health andfunctional data and information and documentation. Students will complete health history and assessment on each other in lab setting. This enablesthe student to apply communication skills, cultural sensitivity and critical thinking skills as it relates to Complementary Therapies.


HCTM 1720 - Health and Safety

As part of the medical team, CPR/First Aid certification will be required of students. The class will be presented by a certified instructor and providethe student with practical instruction in CPR/First Aid. A portion of the course will provide instruction on HIV, AIDS, and other blood bornepathogens. These terms will be defined; the pathogenesis and epidemiology will be discussed as well as exposure, prevention of exposure,summary of current treatments and behavior and attitude changes toward HIV. Standard precaution procedures will be taught.


HCTM 1725 - Tai Chi.

Proper body mechanics is the key to a long and successful massage practice. Tai Chi facilitates a favorable relationship between movement of thebody and application of pressures (required while performing Massage Therapy). It is a focused approach to understanding and sensing how one'sinternal energies can be harnessed. Students will participate actively as Tai Chi students and then will each act as leader for Tai Chi class.

Credit Hours: 1 (8 Clinical Hours)

HCTM 1730 - Introduction to Complementary Therapies

This course will introduce the student to the history of complementary therapies with an overview of eastern medicine. The roll of touch in the holisticapproach to healthcare will be discussed. Students will explore the benefits of and the role of complementary therapies as a complement totraditional medicine.


HCTM 1735 - Anatomy and Physiology II for Complementary Therapies

This course content, designed specifically for massage therapists, includes understanding of the development, structure, and function of theEndocrine, Reproductive, Cardiovascular , Lymphatic, Respiratory, Digestive and Urinary Systems. Common pathophysiology of these systems arealso addressed. The lab coincides with lecture and provides the student the opportunity to understand the anatomical structures and function of thesystems. The student will be able to provide care to the client in an informed, responsible and holistic manner.

Credit Hours: 2 (30 Theory Hours, 10 Clinical Hours) Prerequisite: HCTM 1710

HCTM 1740 - Swedish Massage

This course provides the foundation and basis for therapeutic massage. Swedish massage is a general, flowing technique designed to move blood



and lymph and to relieve aching muscles while increasing relaxation and general well being. Students will learn the history, theory and practice oftraditional Swedish massage. Instruction is done through a combination of lecture, demonstration and hands-on practice. The five basic massagestrokes (effleurage, petrissage, friction, tapotement, and vibration) and how to correctly apply them to the body will be taught. Students will also betrained to become comfortable and familiar in human therapeutic touch as quality of touch is emphasized. Skills such as positioning and draping forclient modesty, proper body mechanics of the practitioner and medically oriented record keeping are stressed. Upon completing this course, studentsgain confidence in techniques of manual therapy and learn to perform a complete Swedish routine.

Credit Hours: 2 (15 Theory Hours, 60 Clinical Hours) Corequisites: HCTM 1725

HCTM 1745 - Kinesiology for Complementary Therapies

General overview of the principles involved in human motion. Emphasis will be placed on basic principles of kinesiology including: review of majorbody systems involved in generating movement, overview of basic biomechanics, in-depth look at the anatomy (including identification of bonylandmarks and origin and insertion of muscular attachments) of the major structures and joints of human body and the actions that occur at thesejoints.

Credit Hours: 2 (30 Theory Hours, 10 Clinical Hours) Prerequisite: HCTM 1710

HCTM 1750 - Ethics and Law

During the ethics part of this course, the student will learn the specifics of professional standards that allow for the proper discharge ofresponsibilities to those served that protects the integrity of the profession and safeguards the interest of individual clients. In the Law portion of thiscourse, the students learn the specific state and local regulations which will affect them. The student will also learn the requirements of theappropriate national certification and state licensure exams.


HCTM 1755 - Pathology I for Complementary Therapies

This course, designed specifically for therapeutic massage, discusses the healthy functioning of the Integumentary System, Skeletal System andJoints, Muscular System and Nervous System. The course focuses on the development, signs and symptoms of selected pathologies of each ofthese systems. Emphasis will be placed on contraindications and recommended massage therapy protocols.

Credit Hours: 2 (25 Theory Hours) Prerequisite or Corequisite HCTM 1710

HCTM 1756 - Pathology II for Complementary Therapies

This course, designed specifically for therapeutic massage, focuses on the development, signs and symptoms of selected pathologies of theEndocrine, Reproductive, Cardiovascular, Lymphatic, Respiratory, Digestive and Urinary Systems. Emphasis will be placed on contraindications andrecommended massage therapy protocols.

Credit Hours: 1 (15 Theory Hours) Prerequisite or Corequisite: HCTM 1735

HCTM 1760 - Integrated Deep Tissue/Myofascial Release

A natural continuation of Swedish, this course focuses on neuromuscular integration and myofascial release techniques. Deep Tissue Massage linksthe study of Anatomy and Physiology with the introductory massage techniques mastered in Swedish. Muscle origins, insertions and actions arestudied in depth. Bony landmarks and joints are also discussed and located on the body. This study of the composition, structure, and function of thefascial system along with its relationship to organs, bones and muscles is an integral part of these specific techniques, which are used to releasemyofascial dysfunction.

Credit Hours: 2 (15 Theory Hours, 60 Clinical) Prerequisites: HCTM 1710, HCTM 1745, HCTM 1740

HCTM 1765 - Neuromuscular Therapy

This modality is an extremely effective and specific form of bodywork. It addresses specific pain and dysfunction that originates in the muscles. Thestudent will learn specific systematic techniques to use on clients with chronic and/or acute muscle pain and spasm. Postural assessment or analysisis also a therapeutic tool taught in this course. It is used to assess the client's individual needs for massage. Specific clinical applications andtechniques will be taught to alleviate common neuromuscular disorders such as thoracic outlet syndrome, carpal tunnel syndrome, shoulder girdlerestrictions, and tennis elbow.

Credit Hours: 2 (15 Theory Hours, 60 Clinical Hours) Prerequisites: HCTM 1710, HCTM 1745, HCTM 1740

HCTM 1770 - Shiatsu/Acupressure

Shiatsu or acupressure was developed in the early part of this century in Japan. It was designed to promote health by influencing and improving theflow of energy through the body. Students will learn the principles of basic Oriental Theory, the twelve meridians and many of the acupoints formuscular release and energy movement. Techniques taught include use of hands, thumbs, elbows, knees and feet with varying amounts of pressureand intensity, and following specific direction of energy flow in the twelve primary meridians. Joint mobilization techniques and proper body



mechanics will be taught for practice of Shiatsu on the floor or a massage table.

Credit Hours: 2 (20 Theory Hours, 40 Clinical Hours) Prerequisites: HCTM 1710, HCTM 1735

HCTM 1775 - Sports Massage

Sports Massage is the fastest growing and most visible specialty within the massage field. It integrates Swedish massage, Deep Tissue and someNeuromuscular Therapy, which is used to facilitate rehabilitation and performance of the athlete. Students will learn and practice the majorcomponents of Sports Massage, including pre-event and post-event massage techniques. Students will participate in an athletic event as a studentMassage Therapist. Maintenance and recuperation massage for athletes will be addressed also.

Credit Hours: 1 (5 Theory Hours, 30 Clinical Hours) Prerequisites: HCTM 1710, HCTM 1745, HCTM 1740

HCTM 1780 - Reflexology

Reflexology is based on the theory that specific points on the feet and hands correspond to internal structures and musculoskeletal system of thebody. Proper manipulation of these reflex points helps the body return to homeostasis. Students will be introduced to this theory and will demonstrateand practice the specific techniques to be used on the feet and hands.


HCTM 1785 - Complementary Modalities

This course explores various modalities for accommodating a variety of clients with special needs. It is not designed to provide expertise in all ofthese modalities, but rather an introduction to each of them. The modalities include: hydrotherapy, chair massage, spa massage and treatments,aromatherapy, and craniosacral therapy.


HCTM 1790 - Marketing and Business Development

Students will learn how to set up their own successful independent practice from the experienced, successful practitioners. Important issues such aspricing, advertising, media use, marketing and finding the right place to establish a massage practice will be discussed. Students will also learn tomarket themselves, offer public service lectures, write ad copy for publication and complete a marketing plan for a practice. Specific topics such asadvantages of self-employment, tax responsibilities, the rules governing independent contractor status and the principles of employer/employeerelationship will be discussed.

Credit Hours: 30 Hours Lecture including special project- 2 Credit Hours


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Franciscan Missionaries of Our Lady University GOVERNING BODY

Board of TrusteesSister Penny Prophit, o.s.f., Ph.D., Chair

Karen Williams, M.D.,Vice-ChairJudge Luke A. LaVergne, J.D., Retired, Secretary

Margo M. Abadie, Ph.D., M.S.W., L.C.S.W.William Balhoff, C.P.A., C.F.E.

Frank R. Campbell, Ph.D., L.C.S.W.Very Rev. Paul D. Counce, J.C.L., M.C.L.

Charles Freeburgh, B.S.Sandra S. Harper, Ph.D.Sister Betty Lyons, o.s.f.

Ginger Miller, R.N., C.E.B.T.Hermann Moyse, III, M.S.W.

Steve Nathanson, B.S.Michael Rolfsen, M.D., F.A.C.P.

K. Scott Wester, F.A.C.H.E.





OUR LADY OF THE LAKE COLLEGE ADMINISTRATION, FACULTY AND STAFF

PresidentSandra S. Harper, Ph.D.

Ph.D., M.S., University of North Texas; B.S., Texas Tech University

President’s CabinetDavid England, Ph.D., Executive Vice President for Academic and Student Affairs: Ph.D., M.S., B.S., Indiana University

Vacant, Vice President for Finance and AdministrationTracy W. Molidor, M.Ed., Vice President for Planning and Institutional Effectiveness: M.Ed., University of Denver; B.A.,

University of Texas at ArlingtonMarie N. Kelley, M.N.Sc., R.N., Vice President for Career Training: M.N.Sc., C.N.S., F.N.P., University of Arkansas; B.S.N.,

Northwestern State University

DeansTravis Dudley, M.L.S., Dean, College Library: M.L.S., Texas Woman's University; B.A., Texas A&M University

Melanie H. Green, Ph.D., R.N.C., C.N.E., Dean, School of Nursing: Ph.D., Louisiana State University; M.N., Louisiana StateUniversity Health Sciences Center; B.S., Southeastern Louisiana University; Diploma in Nursing, Our Lady of the Lake School of

NursingPhyllis L. Simpson, Ph.D., Dean, Student Services: Ph.D., Louisiana State University; M.Ed., Southeastern Louisiana University;

B.S., Louisiana State UniversityCarol Waters, Ph.D., Dean, School of Arts, Sciences and Health Professions: Ph.D., M.P.A., Texas Tech University; B.S., Eastern

Michigan University

AdministrationRobin Brown, Bursar: M.A., B.B.A., University of Mississippi

Susie Brown, Director, Clinical Programs Health Career Institute: B.S.N., Southeastern Louisiana UniversityJanssen Burris, Manager, Computer Applications Systems: B.G.S., University of Louisiana at Lafayette

Rebecca Cannon, Director, Enrollment Management: M.Ed., B.S., Southeastern Louisiana University

Denise Dokey, Director, Institutional Advancement: B.S., University of Southern Mississippi

Tanya Crump, Registrar: M.Ed., University of New Orleans; B.S., Excelsior College (formerly Regents College); A.G.S., DelgadoCommunity College

Denise Gillespie, R.N., Director, Campus Health and Safety: B.S.N., Louisiana State University Medical Center

Rebecca A. Giuliante, Director, Program Development Health Career Institute: M.S., B.S., Louisiana State University; A.S.N.,Our Lady of the Lake College ; L.M.T., Massage Therapy College of Baton Rouge

Tiffany D. Magee, Director, Financial Aid: B.S., Southern University at New Orleans

Eric Seneca, Director, Distance Learning: M.Ed., B.S., Southeastern Louisiana UniversityFaculty

Aime, Morton, Instructor, Physical Therapist Assisting Program. B.A.S., Louisiana State University Medical Center, New Orleans




Allgood, John, Academic Coordinator and Assistant Professor, Physician Associate Studies Program. B.S., University ofSouthwestern Louisiana; M.S., College of Saint Francis, Joliet, Illinois; M.P.A.S., University of Nebraska

Altazan, James, Interim Director and Assistant Professor, Physician Associate Studies Program. B.S., Louisiana State University-Shreveport; B.S., Louisiana State University School of Health Sciences; M.P.A.S., University of Nebraska Medical Center

Badeaux, Aimee, Instructor, Nurse Anesthesia Program. B.S.N., Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center; M.S.N., OurLady of the Lake College

Bahlinger, Yvonne, Clinical Director, Nurse Anesthesia Program. B.S.N., Southeastern Louisiana University; M.H.S., TexasWesleyan University

Beck, Jennifer, Associate Dean and Associate Professor, School of Nursing. B.S., B.S.N., University of Missouri; M.S., CaliforniaState University, Los Angeles; Ph.D., Louisiana State University

Behan, Pamela, Assistant Professor, School of Arts, Sciences and Health Professions. B.S.N., University of Kansas; Ph.D., Universityof Colorado

Berzas, Elizabeth, F.A.C.H.E., Director, Health Services Administration; Director, Long-Term Care Administration; AssistantProfessor, School of Arts, Sciences and Health Professions. B.S., University of New Orleans; M.H.A., Tulane University

Bird, Lawrence C., Instructor, School of Arts, Sciences and Health Professions. B.S., Louisiana State University; M.C.S., MississippiCollege

Blalock, Glenn, Director, Engaged Learning through Writing Initiative; Associate Professor, School of Arts, Sciences and HealthProfessions. B.A., University of North Florida; M.A, Stetson University; Ph.D., University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill

Bond, Scelitta F., Associate Professor, School of Nursing. B.S., Southeastern Louisiana University; M.N., Louisiana State UniversityHealth Sciences Center

Bonfanti, Donna, Instructor, Health Career Institute. B.S.N., Loyola University-New OrleansBratton, Lindsay, Instructor, School of Nursing. B.S.N., Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center; M.S., Georgetown

UniversityBuancore, Carolyn, Coordinator, LPN-RN Transition Program; Assistant Professor, School of Nursing. B.S.N., William Carey

College; M.N., Louisiana State University Health Sciences CenterCahill, Marion F., Professor, School of Arts, Sciences and Health Professions. B.S.N, Johns Hopkins University; M.A., M.Ed., Ed.D.,

Columbia UniversityCarpenter, Suzanne, Associate Professor, School of Nursing. B.S.N., Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center; M.S.N.,

Southeastern Louisiana UniversityClark, Karen, Instructor, School of Nursing. Diploma, St. Elizabeth Hospital School of Nursing; B.A., Indiana University; M.S.N.,

Loyola University, New OrleansComish, Alice, Director, Surgical Technology Program. B.S.N., Northwestern State University

Conque-Johnson, Andrea, Instructor, School of Arts, Sciences and Health Professions. B.A., Louisiana Scholars’ College atNorthwestern State University; M.A., Louisiana State University; M.A., Louisiana State UniversityDavis, Sue, Director, Respiratory Therapy Program. M.A.Ed., RRT-NPS, University of Phoenix

Devillier, Margaret, Clinical Coordinator, Clinical Laboratory Sciences Program. B.S., University of Louisiana, MonroeDorsey, Latonya, Assistant Professor, School of Nursing. A.A., Florida A&M University; B.S.N., Southern University A&M College;

M.N., Louisiana State University Health Sciences CenterDreznick , Michael T., Assistant Professor, School of Arts, Sciences and Health Professions. B.A., University of Buffalo, SUNY;

Ph.D., University of Albany, SUNYDupuy, Keeley, Assistant Professor, School of Nursing. B.S.N., Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center; M.S.N.,

Southeastern Louisiana UniversityFerdaus, Riaz, Assistant Professor, Health Service Administration Program. M.B.B.S., Dhaka Medical College; P.D.H.E., Dhaka

University; Ph.D., Southern University A&M CollegeFox, Deborah, Director, Clinical Laboratory Sciences Program. B.S., M.A., Ph.D., Louisiana State University

Fox, Diana, Coordinator, Nursing Skills Laboratory, Metropolitan New Orleans Center. B.S.N., Florida State University; M.S.N.,Emory University; M.A., University of New Orleans

Gallerson, Debbie, Director and Associate Professor, Radiologic Technology Program. B.S.R.T., Northwestern State University;M.Ed., University of Houston

Gautreaux, Dixie, Assistant Professor, School of Arts, Sciences and Health Professions. B.S., Nicholls State University; Ph.D.,Louisiana State University

Gautreaux, Jana, Assistant Professor, School of Nursing. B.S.N., Southeastern Louisiana University; M.S.N., Louisiana StateUniversity Health Sciences Center

Geheber, Leah, Academic Coordinator of Clinical Education, Physical Therapist Assisting Program. B.S., Texas Women's UniversityGeorge, Michelle, Instructor, Clinical Programs, Health Career Institute. B.S.N., Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center

Glover, Ionela, Assistant Professor and Chemistry Lab Coordinator, School of Arts, Sciences and Health Professions. B.S., TechnicalUniversity Lasi, Romania; Ph.D., Louisiana State University

Graves, Shantelle, Director of Clinical Education, Respiratory Therapy Program. B.S.R.R.T., Louisiana State University HealthSciences Center

Green-Laughlin, Delyndia, Instructor, Accelerated Nursing Program. A.S.N, Bishop State College; B.S.N., University of Phoenix;M.S.N., Loyola University, New Orleans



Guerin, Stazel, Instructor, School of Nursing. Diploma in Nursing, Our Lady of the Lake College ; B.S.N., Loyola University;M.S.N., Our Lady of the Lake College

Hardison, Elizabeth, Laboratory Coordinator and Instructor, School of Arts, Sciences and Health Professions. B.S., Our Lady of theLake College

Harmon, Carla, Assistant Professor, School of Nursing. B.S.N., M.S.N., Southern University A&M CollegeHarris, Tressa, Instructor, Health Career Institute. B.S.N., Southern University A&M College

Hebert, Joanne, Instructor, School of Nursing. Diploma, Our Lady of the Lake School of Nursing; B.S.N., Loyola University NewOrleans; M.S.N., Southeastern Louisiana University

Houk, James, Associate Professor, School of Arts, Sciences and Health Professions. B.S., M.S., Louisiana State University; Ph.D.,Tulane University

Hughes, Cecile, Instructor, Health Career Institute. B.S.N., Southeastern Louisiana UniversityHull, Edna, Associate Professor, Accelerated Nursing Program. B.S.N., Loyola University; M.S.N., University of South Alabama;

Ph.D., University of New OrleansHurst, Kim, Assistant Professor, School of Nursing. B.S., Southeastern Louisiana University; M.N., Louisiana State University Health

Sciences CenterJefferson, Antoinette, Assistant Professor, Accelerated Nursing Program. B.S., Our Lady of Holy Cross; M.S., Loyola University,

New OrleansJohnson, Paulette, Assistant Professor, School of Nursing. B.S.N., M.S.N., Southern University A&M College

Jolibois, Victoria, Instructor, School of Nursing. B.S.N., M.S.N., University of Texas Medical BranchJones-Thomas, Tabitha, Assistant Professor, School of Nursing. A.A., B.S.N., Norfolk State University; M.S.N., Southern University

A& M CollegeKay, Johnette, Instructor, Health Career Institute. B.S.N., Southern University A& M College

Knobloch, Annette, Associate Professor, School of Nursing. B.S.N., Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center; M.P.H.,Tulane University; D.N.S., Louisiana Health Sciences Center

Kosh, Emily, Assistant Professor, School of Arts, Sciences and Health Professions. B.S., Nicholls State University; M.A., LouisianaState University; Ph.D., St. Lourdes University

Krieg, Katherine, Chair, Department of Health Professions; Director, Physical Therapist Assisting Program. B.S., University ofAlabama, Birmingham; M.H.S., Louisiana State University Medical Center.

Lauret, E. Ann, Instructor, Surgical Technology Program. A.S., A.S.S.T., B.S., Our Lady of the Lake CollegeLeBlanc, Linda, Instructor, Health Career Institute. B.S.N., Southern University A&M College

LeBlanc, Phyllis, Coordinator, RN-BSN Program; Associate Professor, School of Nursing. B.S.N., Mississippi College; M.N., Ph.D.,University of Southern Mississippi

Lenard, Natalie, Assistant Professor, Biology Program. B.S., Louisiana Tech University; Ph.D., Louisiana State University HealthSciences Center-Shreveport

Maloney, John, Associate Professor, School of Arts, Sciences and Health Professions. B.A., University of New York; M.S.,University of New Hampshire; Ph.D., University of North Texas

Martin, Denise, Instructor, School of Nursing. B.S.N., Our Lady of Holy Cross College; M.S.N., Southern University A&M CollegeMcIntosh, Michael, Clinical Coordinator, Physician Associate Studies Program. B.S., Southeastern Louisiana University; M.H.S.,

University of South AlabamaMitchell, Jason, Instructor, Nurse Anesthesia Program. B.S.N., University of Southwestern Louisiana; M.S.N., Texas Wesleyan

UniversityMoisiewicz, Kathleen, Coordinator, Nursing Skills Laboratory, Metropolitan New Orleans Center. B.S.N., D’Youville College;

M.S.N., University of Buffalo; Ph.D., University of New OrleansMontgomery, Shelita, Instructor, School of Nursing. Diploma, B.S.N., M.S.N., Our Lady of the Lake College

Munson, Belinda, Instructor, School of Nursing. B.S.N., Southern University A&M CollegeNapoli, Barbara, Chair, Department of Science; Assistant Professor, School of Arts, Sciences and Health Professions. A.S., Union

County College; B.S., Thomas Edison State College; M.B.A., Embry-Riddle Aeronautical UniversityNatal, Gordon, Assistant Professor, School of Nursing. B.S.N., Our Lady of Holy Cross College; M.S., University of South Alabama;

M.H.A., Tulane UniversityOwen, Caroline, Laboratory Coordinator and Instructor, School of Arts, Sciences and Health Professions. B.A., M.S., Louisiana State

UniversityPedersen, Phyllis, Director, Nurse Anesthesia Program. A.S., Victoria College; B.A., Ottawa University, Kansas City; M.H.S., Texas

Wesleyan UniversityPelham, Elizabeth, Instructor, CNA Program, Health Career Institute. L.P.N., Kermit School of License Vocational Nursing; A.D.,

Sowella Louisiana Technical CollegePendergrass, Shelly, Instructor, Radiologic Technology Program. A.S., Our Lady of the Lake College

Perry, Bronwyn, Instructor, School of Nursing; Coordinator, Nursing Skills Laboratory. B.S.N., Louisiana State University HealthSciences Center; M.S.N., Our Lady of the Lake College

Phillips, M. Dianne, Clinical Coordinator and Assistant Professor, Radiologic Technology Program. B.S., Northwestern StateUniversity; M.A., Louisiana State University

Rash, Brian, Coordinator, Biology Program; Assistant Professor, School of Arts, Sciences and Health Professions. B.S., Bowling



Green State University; Ph.D., Louisiana State UniversityReddix, Rhoda, Associate Professor, School of Nursing and School of Arts, Sciences and Health Professions. B.S., Xavier University;

Ph.D., Indiana University; Postdoctoral Fellowship, Ohio State UniversityReily, Tracey, Clinical Coordinator, Physician Associate Studies Program. B.S., Southeastern Louisiana University; B.P.A S.,

Louisiana Health Sciences CenterRomanowsi, Tanya, Assistant Professor, School of Nursing. B.S.N., University of Southern Mississippi; M.N., Louisiana State

University Health Sciences CenterSanders, Harriet, Assistant Professor, School of Nursing. B.S.N., Northwestern State University; M.S.N., University of Colorado

Sanford, Serena, Assistant Professor, School of Nursing. B.S.N., M.S.N., Southern University A&M CollegeSavage, Jane, Director, Metropolitan New Orleans Center; Professor, School of Nursing; B.S., M.S.N., University of Southern

Mississippi; Ph.D., University of New OrleansSaurage, Eboni, Clinical Coordinator, Surgical Technology Program. A.S., A.S.S.T., B.S., Our Lady of the Lake College

Schluter, Valerie, Assistant Dean and Assistant Professor, School of Nursing. B.S.N., M.S.N., Southeastern Louisiana UniversityShirley, Frances, Instructor, Patient Services Coordinator Program, Health Career Institute. A.N., Our Lady of the Lake College

Simoneaux, Rebecca, Clinical Instructor, Radiologic Technology Program. A.S.R.T.(R), Our Lady of the Lake CollegeSpeed, Laurie, Instructor, Health Career Institute. B.A., Southeastern Louisiana University; A.S.N., Southwest Mississippi Junior

College; M.S.N., Loyola University, New OrleansStein, Janice, Chair, Department of Liberal Arts; Associate Professor, School of Arts, Sciences and Health Professions. A.A., Delgado

Community College; B.L.S., Loyola University, New Orleans; M.F.A., Ph.D., Louisiana State UniversitySt. Germain, Nicole, Instructor, Radiologic Technology Program. A.S., Our Lady of the Lake College

Stewart, Melissa, Instructor, School of Nursing. B.S., Southeastern Louisiana University; M.N., Louisiana State University HealthSciences Center

Swafford, Albert, Research Director, Physician Associate Studies Program. B.S., Loyola University; M.S., University of SouthAlabama; Ph.D., Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center

Talbot, Terri, Instructor, Clinical Laboratory Sciences Program. B.S., Louisiana State University Medical Center; M.S., University ofSt. Francis

Thevenot, Mary Pat, Instructor, School of Nursing. B.S.N., Southeastern Louisiana University; M.S.N., Our Lady of the LakeCollege

Thomas, Francine, Director, Undergraduate Programs in Nursing; Assistant Professor, School of Nursing. Diploma in Nursing,Charity Hospital School of Nursing; B.S.N., William Carey College; M.S.N., Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center

Vanderwall, Francis W., Professor, School of Arts, Sciences and Health Professions. G.C.E. (A), University of London; B.A., M.A.,St. Louis University; M.Div., Jesuit School of Theology; Ph.L., St. Louis University; Ph.D., Graduate Theological Union

Vedrenne, Karen, Instructor, School of Nursing. Diploma, Touro Infirmary School of Nursing; B.S., Loyola University New Orleans;M.N., Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center

Vessel, Bennyka, Assistant Professor, School of Nursing. B.S.N., M.S.N., Southern University A&M CollegeVigee, Kimberly Denise, Assistant Professor, School of Arts, Sciences and Health Professions. B.S., M.S., Louisiana State University

Walley, Michele, Instructor, School of Nursing. A.S.N., B.S.N., M.S.N., Our Lady of the Lake CollegeWashington, Desley, Assistant Professor, School of Nursing. B.S.N., M.S.N., Southern University A&M College

Woodward, Angus, Assistant Professor, School of Arts, Sciences and Health Professions. B.A., University of Michigan; M.F.A.,Louisiana State University

Wright, William Eric, Instructor, School of Arts, Sciences and Health Professions. A.R.I.C., Associate Royal Institute of Chemistry,London; G.R.I.C., Graduate Royal Institute of Chemistry

Young, Monica, Instructor, Practical Nursing Program, Health Career Institute. B.S.N., Southeastern Louisiana University.Staff

Adams, Valerie, Institutional Effectiveness Project Manager, Office of Planning and Institutional Effectiveness. B.G.S., SoutheasternLouisiana University; M.S.M., Troy University

Beniot, Tianisha, Clerk, Campus Health and Safety.Binion, Judy, Registered Nurse, Campus Health and Safety. B.S.N., University of Texas at Arlington

Bodley, Nakia, Coordinator of Support Services, Accelerated Nursing Program, Metropolitan New Orleans Center. B.A., M.A.,Northwestern State University

Broussard, Driscilla, Administrative Assistant, Health Career Institute.Browning, Lynn, Academic Counselor, Student Services. B.A, M.A., Ph.D., Covington Theological Seminary

Brundrett, Shana, Admissions Specialist, Office of Admissions. B.S., Louisiana State UniversityBryant, Elizabeth, Secretary, School of Arts, Sciences and Health Professions.

Cardello, Margaret, Receptionist, Office of Admissions.Cavet, Kristen, Coordinator of Human Resources, Office of Finance and Administration. B.A., Louisiana State University

Chauvin, Barbara, Academic Counselor, Metropolitan New Orleans Center. B.A., M.Ed., Ph.D., University of New OrleansClaiborne, Cassandra, Secretary, Office of Student Services. B.S., Southern University A&M College

Cook, Wendy, Secretary, School of Nursing.Craft, Ashlee, Administrative Assistant, Office of the President. B.S., Southeastern Louisiana University

Crowe, Denise, Communications Coordinator, Office of Institutional Advancement. B.A., Pacific Lutheran University



Crear, Latondra, Financial Aid Counselor, Office of Financial Aid. B.A., M.S.W, Louisiana State UniversityCurry, Katherine, Administrative Assistant, School of Nursing.

Deen-Landry, Chase, Library Associate, College Library.DeFrances, William Tyler, Admissions Specialist, Office of Admissions. B.A., Louisiana State UniversityDorsey, Denice, Manager of Operations, Health Career Institute. A.S., B.S., Our Lady of the Lake College

Duncan, Ariel, Administrative Assistant, Office of Financial Aid.Duncan, Kimberly, Office Manager, Office of Admissions.

Edwards, Donetta, Administrative Assistant, School of Nursing. B.A., Louisiana State UniversityFallo, Daniel, Library Associate, College Library.

Goodridge, Karen, Student Development Specialist, Office of Student Services. B.A., M.Ed., Southeastern Louisiana UniversityHuntington, Lucas, Librarian, College Library, M.L.I.S., Louisiana State University

Jenkins, Debra, College Receptionist, Office of the President.Jarosinski, Jeffrey, Manager of Academic Advising, School of Nursing. A.S., Northeast Wisconsin Technical Institute; B.S.,

Franciscan University; Ph.D., University of New OrleansJones-James, Kimberly, Associate Registrar, Office of the Registrar.

LeBlanc, Wendy C., Senior Financial Aid Counselor, Office of Financial Aid. B.S., Nicholls State UniversityLeto, Cathleen, Administrative Assistant, Accelerated Nursing Program, Metropolitan New Orleans Center

Lewis, Angel, Secretary II, School of Nursing.Martin, Kathryn, Administrative Assistant, Office of Academic and Student Affairs. B.S., Louisiana State University

Matthieu-Holmes, Teryl, Student Account Coordinator, Bursar’s Office.McCann, Maggie, Public Services Librarian, College Library. B.S., M.L.I.S., Louisiana State University

McElheny, Candi, Academic Support Services Coordinator, Office of Academic and Student Affairs. B.A., University of UtahMcNeal, Deborah, Secretary, School of Arts, Sciences and Health Professions.

Meaux, Nyetta, Admissions Specialist, Office of Admissions. B.F.A., University of Louisiana at LafayetteMelancon, Kimberly, Executive Assistant to the President, Office of the President.

Mitchell, Courtney, E-Resource Coordinator, Computer Applications Systems. B.S., Southeastern Louisiana UniversityMitchell, Cynthia, Academic Counselor, Accelerated Nursing Program, Metropolitan New Orleans Center. M.Ed. University of New

OrleansNovak, Tracy, Assistant Director, Office of Financial Aid. B.S., Texas A&M University

Penns, Esther, Secretary, Physician Associate Studies Program. B.S., Southern University A&M CollegePerrodin, Joshua, Admissions Specialist, Office of Admissions. B.S. University of Louisiana at Lafayette

Reimann, Christine, Secretary, Metropolitan New Orleans Center.Richardson, Kristi, Administrative Assistant, Office of Planning and Institutional Effectiveness.

Robey, Deidra, Registration Clerk, Office of the Registrar.Rucker, Jennifer, Clerk, Office of Admissions.

Sanchez, Lacy, Secretary, School of Arts, Sciences and Health Professions.Savoie, Lynn G., Recruiting Coordinator, Office of Admissions B.A., Louisiana State University

Schake, Beth, Administrative Assistant, Metropolitan New Orleans Center.Stehr, Suzette, Library Associate, College Library. B.S., Louisiana State University

Stelly, Gayle, Library Associate, College Library.Taylor, Lekeisha, Receptionist, Health Career Institute.

Walker, Sharon W., Career Counselor, Office of Student Services. B.S., M.A., Louisiana State UniversityWashington, Tamara, Admissions Specialist, Office of Admissions. A.S., B.S., Our Lady of the Lake College ; M.B.A., University of

PhoenixWhite, Bethané, Registration Clerk, Office of the Registrar.

Wright, Meleah, Clerk, School of Arts, Sciences and Health Professions.Winship, Nancy, Administrative Assistant, School of Arts, Sciences and Health Professions.Young, Felicia, Financial Aid Counselor, Office of Financial Aid. B.A., Dillard University

Zamin, Fatima, Cataloging Librarian, College Library. M.Ed., M.L.I.S., Louisiana State UniversityZatorski, Carol, Student Account Coordinator, Bursar’s Office.

EmeritiJoe Ann Clark, Ed.D., Dean, School of Nursing-Emeritus: Ed.D., M.S.N., University of Southern Mississippi; B.S.N., University

of OklahomaJames Firnberg, Ed.D., President-Emeritus: Ed.D., M.Ed., Louisiana State University; B.A., University of Southwestern Louisiana

Michael Smith, Ph.D., President-Emeritus: Ph.D., University of Nebraska; B.S., Northeast Missouri State University


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GLOSSARY

Academic Dismissal - Designates that a student is ineligible to continue enrollment in the College.

Academic Probation -Designates that a student's work is unsatisfactory and that, to remain eligible to enroll in courses, theundergraduate student must achieve a 2.0 semester OLOLC GPA.

Academic Suspension - Designates that, because of unsatisfactory work, a student is ineligible to enroll in courses for adesignated time period.

Academic Year - The period beginning with the fall semester and ending with the following summer session.

Adjunct Elective - Elective courses different from but closely allied to a student's major or area of concentration.

Associate Degree - A College degree awarded for completion of an academic program consisting of freshman andsophomore level course work (e.g. Associate of Science, Associate of Arts).

Audit - To enroll in a course as an observer without seeking credit. The fee is the same as course taken for credit.

Baccalaureate - Relating to an academic program consisting of College course work through the senior level.

Bachelor's Degree - A College degree awarded for completion of a baccalaureate program (e.g., Bachelor of Science,Bachelor of Arts).

Beginning Freshman - A student who has never attended a regionally accredited College or university.

Behavioral Sciences - Sciences such as psychology, sociology, and anthropology that study human action and attempt togeneralize about human behavior.

Biological Sciences - Sciences such as anatomy and botany that study living organisms and life processes.

Class Schedule - Printed prior to each semester, the Class Schedule lists courses offered for that semester, as well astimes, locations and instructors of those courses. It also includes important dates and deadlines.

Clinical Program - A curriculum that includes application of skills and knowledge within a clinical setting.

Concurrent Enrollment - A program that provides a means by which students still enrolled in high school may also enroll inCollege level courses.

Continuing Students - Students who have not been absent from OLOLC for more than one complete semester, notincluding summer sessions. Students, who do not attend OLOLC for 2 or more consecutive semesters, will have to reapplyand will be held to the current Catalog requirements.

Co-requisite - Two or more courses that must be taken concurrently, or a course, which must be taken prior to a course.

Course Load - The total Credit Hours of course work for which a student is registered in a semester.

Credit - The quantitative measure of a course stated in semester hours.




Cross-listed - The same course offered under the rubrics of two or more departments.

Curriculum - An officially approved combination of courses, satisfactory completion of which may lead to a degree or otheracademic goal.

Cumulative or Overall Average - A student's grade point average based on the total number of quality points earned andtotal number of semester hours attempted. See also: Grade Point Average

Drop/Add - A change in registration for a course or section during the designated drop/add period.

Elective - A course chosen ("elected") by a student, as opposed to a specific course requirement. A curriculum maystipulate that electives be chosen from among courses in a designated area/discipline.

Equivalent Course - When referring to a course prerequisite (e.g., "Prerequisite: MATH 112 or equivalent"), this term meanseither credit in a comparable course, or equivalency to be determined within an individual program.

Faculty Advisor - A faculty member assigned by the College to assist a student in designing a study plan, selecting courses,and resolving academic problems.

Freshman - First-year student (applies to both College undergraduates and high school students).

Foundation Courses - Courses that provide knowledge and skills basic to all other course work.

General Education - A component of the undergraduate curriculum designed to provide breadth to the curriculum and acommon undergraduate experience for all students. It is usually defined on a College-wide basis and involves study inseveral subject area.

Grade Point Average (GPA) - An index of scholastic performance; the ratio of quality points earned to semester hoursattempted. See also: OLOLC GPA, Semester GPA.

Graduate - (1) A person who has successfully completed a program of study and earned the final award (2) as an adjective,refers to post-baccalaureate status

Graduate Advisor - The faculty member who serves as advisor to all graduate students in a department.

Graduate Record Examination (GRE) - A two-part standardized external examination designed to measure general verbal,quantitative and analytical skills (General Aptitude Test) and knowledge and understanding of subject matter basic tograduate study in specific fields (Advanced Tests). The GRE is generally required by graduate schools and is used toassess the qualifications of applicants to master's and Ph.D. programs.

Graduation Honors Grade Point Average (GPA) - The overall grade point average, which is based on credit earned atFranciscan Missionaries of Our Lady University and earned credit transferred from accredited institution.

Humanities - Academic disciplines such as philosophy and literature that study human life and thought.

Independent Study - Formal study completed in a one-to-one relationship with an instructor outside of the traditionalclassroom setting.

Junior - A student who has earned credit for at least 60 semester hours but less than 90 semester hours.

Late Registration - the last interval designated to register for classes after the Registration deadline has passed; a late feeis assessed to continuing students.

Major - A student's primary field of study, such as nursing or clinical laboratory science.

Matriculation - The state of being registered for credit and working toward a specific degree or certificate.

Minor - A student's secondary area of study. Some curricula do not require the completion of a minor.

OLOLC Grade Point Average (GPA) - A grade point average based upon the total quality points and the total Credit Hoursattempted at OLOLC.

Physical Sciences - Natural sciences such as chemistry and physics that study primarily nonliving materials.



Pre-registration - An interval of time during which an admitted student is allowed to sign up for courses before payment offees.

Prerequisite - A preliminary requirement, usually credit in another course that must be met before a course may be taken.

Profile Examination - An instrument for diagnostic evaluation of the nursing knowledge of program applicants.

Quality Point - A numerical value assigned to each final course letter grade (A through F). The grade of A is valued at fourquality points for each semester hour of credit in the course. B is three points per hour, C two, and D one. A grade of F hasa quality point value of zero. These values are used in calculating a student's "grade point average" and academic standing.

Registration - the process by which tuition payments and required fees are made and students are allowed to attendclasses.

Residency Requirement - The specified number of semester hours in course work that a degree seeking student mustcomplete at the institution granting the degree.

Semester - A divisional unit of the academic year. At OLOLC, the academic year is divided into two "regular" semesters (falland spring), "Maymester" (5 weeks), and "summer session" (June and July).

Semester Grade Point Average (GPA) - A grade point average based on the quality points earned and the Credit Hoursattempted during a semester at OLOLC.

Semester Hour - Numerical value of a course usually based on the number of hours spent in the class per week in aregular session.

Senior - A College student who has earned at least 90 semester hours of credit.

Sophomore - A College student who has earned at least 30 semester hours of credit, but less than 60 semester hours ofcredit.

Transfer Student - A student who terminates enrollment in one regionally accredited institution of higher education andsubsequently enrolls in another.

Undergraduate - A College student who has not earned a first degree (usually a bachelor's degree).


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American Heart Association Training Center

The Health Career Institute includes a training center for American Heart Association’s (AHA) Emergency Cardiac CareProgramming. This training center offers professional and general public courses in emergency care. Initial and renewalAHA courses for health professionals include Healthcare Provider Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR), AdvancedCardiac Life Support (ACLS), and Pediatric Cardiac Life Support (PALS). American Heart Association courses for thegeneral community include Heartsaver Adult and Pediatric CPR, Heartsaver Adult and Pediatric CPR with AutomaticExternal Defibrillation (Heartsaver AED), Family & Friends CPR, and Heartsaver First Aid, as well as BLS, ACLS, andPALS. Instructor training courses for each are also offered.

The training center maintains AHA instructor lists and is responsible for the quality assurance of courses provided by theseinstructors at eight training sites throughout Louisiana.



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Certified Nursing Assistant Training Program

The Certified Nursing Assistant Training Program is an evening course offered each semester. The program preparesstudents for employment in long-term care facilities, home health agencies and hospitals where basic bedside nursing careis needed. Classroom instruction includes introduction to health care, basic nursing skills, body structure and function,infection control, cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) and the job-seeking process. Students participate in clinical activitiesunder the supervision of the instructor, both in the skills lab and in clinical facilities. Upon completion of this program, astudent is eligible for certification and registry as a nursing assistant in the State of Louisiana. The program has beenapproved by the Department of Health and Hospitals. Graduates of this Certified Nursing Assistant Program, who also meetadmission requirements, may be eligible for transfer credit into the Health Career Institute’s Practical Nursing Program.


1. Completion of an application and payment of an application fee. The application form is available at the OLOL HealthCareer Institute, 5220 Essen Lane or from the College’s Office of Admissions, 5414 Brittany Drive.

2. Graduation from high school or completion of a high school equivalency diploma (General Education Development-GED). Official high school transcripts or certification of GED is required.

3. Completion of letter of application describing the student's unique attributes and reasons for seeking this educationalprogram. Application deadline is July 15 for fall classes, December 1 for spring classes, and May 1 for summerclasses.

The Admissions Committee will consider past academic performance as well as the individuality of the applicant. TheCollege may also consider program demand and availability of clinical resources when making admission decisions.

Once accepted into the program, a student must complete the Health and Safety Packet. Students will not be permitted toattend class until this requirement is met.

Certified Nursing Assistant Sample Curriculum

HCNA 1715 - Clinical Care ConceptsHCNA 1710 - Introduction to Health Care(6 Credit Hours)(96 Theory Hours)

(96 Clinical Hours)



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Complementary Therapies Program(Therapeutic Massage)

Throughout much of medical history and elsewhere in the world, complementary therapies have been regarded asimportant components of healthcare. Complementary therapies incorporate the holistic approach of both caring and comfortas a part of the healing process. Recently, the health care community has shown a renewed interest in the clinical use ofcomplementary therapies and in research of the clinical outcomes achieved with these therapies. There is a place for theappropriate use of these complementary therapies within the clinical practice of a number of diverse health careprofessionals. The growth of complementary therapies in the healthcare industry calls for programs of study thatdemonstrate academic excellence. Traditionally, such therapies have been taught in less structured educationalenvironments in schools or apprenticeship programs. The introduction of this program of study in an institution of highereducation brings more credibility and quality to these growing treatment modalities.

Philosophy and Purpose

The purpose of the certificate program in Complementary Therapies is to provide Baton Rouge and the surrounding areaswith well-educated and qualified practitioners in therapeutic massage. Graduates will be equipped with the skills andknowledge necessary for competing in the healthcare job market, as well as the salon, spa and fitness centers job market.

The complementary therapies curriculum is designed to include courses that incorporate the FMOL values, the spirit of ExCorde Ecclesiae and the Ethical and Religious Directives for Catholic Health Care Services, and incorporate standards ofholistic practices that promote wellness of body, mind, and spirit with a healthcare delivery context of care andunderstanding. The curriculum will subscribe to standards of practices established by the Louisiana State Board ofMassage Therapy (LSBMT) as well as other regulatory groups.

Curriculum Overview

The curriculum of the Complementary Therapies Program focuses on one modality (therapeutic massage). Uponcompletion of the 31 credit core curriculum students will be awarded a Certificate in Therapeutic Massage.

The program of study is designed to offer the student an exceptional working knowledge of the human body, especially as itrelates to therapeutic massage. The 723 contact hour curriculum includes 31 hours of technical credit with a solidfoundation in anatomy and physiology, pathology, kinesiology and basic training in specific complementary therapeutictechniques. Hands-on techniques include: Swedish massage, craniosacral therapy, deep tissue, neuromuscular therapy,sports massage, basic Shiatsu and supervised clinical practicum. The program allows course work in marketing,professionalism, ethics and the law and the development of an operational business plan. Prospective students who havecurrent licensure in specific healthcare professions may receive credit for some content after transcript review.

Program Goals and Objectives

The goals of the program are:

1. To provide an educational curriculum in complementary therapies that incorporates the FMOL values, the spirit of ExCorde Ecclesiae, and the Ethical and Religious Directives for Catholic Health Care Services;

2. To provide a foundation of knowledge and skills that will enable students to excel in the practice of complementary




therapies in both the healthcare industry and the leisure industry of spas, salons or fitness centers;3. To promote an environment that enhances the students’ professional, caring, comfort and ethical behaviors; and 4. To provide a learning environment that stimulates the pursuit of advanced education increased recognition of the

profession and the pursuit of life-long learning.

At the conclusion of the program, the complementary therapies certificate graduate is expected to:

1. Display respect for the values of the Franciscan Missionaries of Our Lady.2. Apply knowledge and skills to the practice of complementary therapies.3. Demonstrate professional, legal and ethical behaviors in the workplace.4. Attend continuing education programs in complementary therapies to advance knowledge beyond basic techniques.5. Succeed on state licensure and national certification exams.


1. Completion of an application and payment of an application fee. The application form is available at the FMOLUHealth Career Institute, 5220 Essen Lane Baton Rouge, LA 70809 or from the Office of Admissions, 5414 BrittanyDrive. Baton Rouge, LA 70809.

2. Applicants must be 18 years or older.3. Graduation from high school with a cumulative grade point average of 2.0 or better, OR Completion of a high school

equivalency diploma (General Education Development-GED) with an average of 500 or better.4. TABE Survey or ACT.5. Official college transcripts from any prior college work completed.6. Completion of letter of application describing the student's unique attributes and reasons for seeking this educational

program.

Information about the individuality of the applicant and past academic performance will be considered by the admissionscommittee. The College may also consider program demand and availability of clinical resources when making admissionsdecisions.

A student’s application will be acted upon when all information is received.

Deadline for receipt of completed admission forms and documents is July 15th for Fall admission and December 1st forSpring admission. Although application must be received by the deadline, applicants are encouraged to submit theirapplication and all documents as soon as possible prior to the deadline to insure ample time for processing. Once allinformation has been received, students will be notified of their status.

Once accepted into the program, the student must complete the Health and Safety Packet. Students will not be allowed toattend class until this requirement is met


The Certificate in Complementary Therapies is conferred upon students when the following conditions have been met:

1. Completion of 31 semester credit hours in the required courses.2. Achievement of a cumulative grade point average of 2.0 or higher on all complementary therapies course work.3. Clearance of all indebtedness to FMOLU including the return of all materials borrowed from the College library.

Complementary Therapies Sample Curriculum

Semester IACSM 1110 - Introduction to College EducationHCTM 1710 - Anatomy and Physiology I for Complementary TherapiesHCTM 1715 - Health History and AssessmentHCTM 1725 - Tai ChiHCTM 1740 - Swedish Massage

Semester IIHCMT 1115 - Clinical Application of Medical TerminologyHCTM 1730 - Introduction to Complementary TherapiesHCTM 1735 - Anatomy and Physiology II for Complementary Therapies



HCTM 1745 - Kinesiology for Complementary TherapiesHCTM 1755 - Pathology I for Complementary TherapiesHCTM 1770 - Shiatsu/Acupressure

Semester IIIHCTM 1720 - Health and SafetyHCTM 1750 - Ethics and LawHCTM 1756 - Pathology II for Complementary TherapiesHCTM 1760 - Integrated Deep Tissue/Myofascial ReleaseHCTM 1780 - Reflexology

Semester IVHCTM 1765 - Neuromuscular TherapyHCTM 1775 - Sports MassageHCTM 1785 - Complementary Modalities

HCTM 1790 - Marketing and Business Development


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Continuing Education Program

Continuing Education prepares a variety of specific programs and educational activities for health care professionals andthe general public. These programs may be designed to award Continuing Education (CE) Credits (CEUs) or in somecases may be taken for CEUs in place of college credit.

Professional course offerings for nursing, allied health and other CE credit include such topics as: pain, cancer, asthma,diabetes, Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder, Alzheimer’s Disease, safe medication administration, critical thinking,cardiology, national safety standards, EKG, pediatric assessment, critical care and other topics.

Yearly symposia/conferences are offered through Continuing Education. These offerings cover a wide array of healthcarerelated topics including but not limited to certification review courses, cardiology, critical incident stress management andmedical/surgical nurse-related subject matter.



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Patient Services Coordinator Program

The Patient Services Coordinator Program is a 15 week certificate scheduled program consisting of 114 classroom hoursand 32 clinical hours. Classroom hours are offered two evenings per week. Clinical hours are arranged in four shifts ofeight hours each at various physicians offices and within hospital settings. The program prepares students to work inhospitals, clinics and other healthcare agencies where basic administrative medical office procedures are required. Thestudent is prepared to work with medical records, billing, coding, insurance claims and other front office procedures.


1. Graduation from high school or completion of a high school equivalency diploma (General Education Development-GED) with an average score of 500 or better. Official high school transcript(s) or certification of GED is required.




The applicant’s past academic performance and individuality will be considered by the Admissions Committee. The Collegemay also consider program demand and availability of clinical resources when making admissions decisions.

Once accepted into the program, the student must complete the Health and Safety Packet. Students will not be permitted toattend class until this requirement is met.

Patient Service Coordinator Sample Curriculum

HCCS 1115 - Beginning ComputersHCMT 1115 - Clinical Application of Medical TerminologyHCPS 1710 - Introduction to Administrative Medical Assisting

(6 Credit Hours)(114 Theory Hours)(32 Clinical Hours)



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Phlebotomy Program

The Phlebotomy Program is a 13 week certificate program consisting of 70 classroom hours and 120 clinical hours.Classroom hours are scheduled two evenings per week. Clinical hours are arranged over a three week period during theday at various healthcare agencies and laboratories. The program prepares students for employment in agencies wherethere is a need to obtain blood specimens. At the completion of the program, students are eligible to sit for the NationalPhlebotomy Certification Exam.


1. Graduation from high school or completion of a high school equivalency diploma (General Education Development-GED) with an average score of 500 or better. Official high school transcripts or certification of GED is required.



The applicant’s past academic performance and individuality will be considered by the Admissions Committee. TheCollege may also consider program demand and availability of clinical resources when making admissions decisions.

Once accepted into the program, the student must complete the Health and Safety Packet. Students will not bepermitted to attend class until this requirement is met.




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PRACTICAL NURSING (PN) PROGRAMDiploma – Practical Nursing

The Practical Nursing Program consists of four semesters, which include both classroom instruction and supervised clinicalactivities in accredited hospitals, nursing homes and other health care agencies. The program is approved by LouisianaState Board of Practical Nurse Examiners (LSBPNE). The curriculum is based upon specific requirements as set forth byLSBPNE. A class is admitted each fall and spring semester.

The PN program was developed as a program to facilitate the future completion of an Associate of Science Degree inNursing (ASN). The Diploma in Practical Nursing includes 13 academic credits and 40 technical credits. The 13 academiccredits included in the PN curriculum are required courses in the ASN program at FMOLU. Graduates of the Health CareerInstitute’s Practical Nursing Program who wish to extend their course of studies to complete an Associate of Sciencedegree in nursing must complete an additional 18 academic credits to meet all ASN academic program requirements forconsideration for admission. Graduates who meet ALL ASN admission requirements are guaranteed admission to the ASNprogram through the Lake Advantage program for LPN to RN.

Purpose

The Practical Nursing Program prepares students for employment in health care facilities, agencies and hospitals wherebasic bedside nursing care is needed. The licensed practical nurse works under the direction of a licensed physician,optometrist or dentist acting individually or as a part of a health care team under the direction of a registered nurse. Uponsatisfactory completion of the program, the student is prepared to sit for the national licensure exam for Licensed PracticalNursing.

The curriculum has been developed utilizing the nursing process and incorporating the concepts of holistic nursing,hierarchy of needs, stress and adaptation, creative problem-solving and psychosocial development. The program is basedon the career ladder concept, allowing students the option of becoming certified nursing assistants at the completion of thefirst semester. Graduates of the PN program are educationally and experientially advantaged to consider furthering theirnursing education through the LPN-RN program in the School of Nursing at Franciscan Missionaries of Our LadyUniversity.

Objectives

Upon completion of the Practical Nursing Program the student will be able to:

1. Describe the role of the LPN as specified by the nursing practice act and function within this scope.2. Integrate spiritual, socioeconomic and developmental concepts and values in providing individualized care for

patients, families and groups experiencing common health problems.3. Apply knowledge from biopsychosocial and nursing sciences as the basics for beginning practice as a practical nurse.4. Utilize the specialized knowledge and skills within the framework of the nursing process to meet the health needs of

people in a variety of settings under the direction of qualified health professionals.5. Safeguard the confidential information acquired, from any source about the patient and her/his family or significant

other.6. Communicate with clients, families, significant others and other health team members in the delivery of healthcare.7. Practice within the profession's legal scope and ethical boundaries to meet the healthcare needs of individuals,

families and groups in a variety of health care settings.




8. Collaborate with other health team members to provide care for individuals in a variety of healthcare settings.9. Assume responsibility for continuing the life long process of personal, professional and educational development.

10. Utilize appropriate knowledge, skills and abilities in providing safe, competent care in performing nursing functions.

Curriculum Plan

The diploma in Practical Nursing Program curricula include the following arts and sciences courses. All course work mustbe completed with a grade of “C" or better. *These arts and sciences courses may be taken prior to gaining admissionto the PN Program.

ACADEMIC CREDITS FOR DIPLOMA PN

ACSM 1110 Academic Seminar 1 Credit HourBIOL 2310 Anatomy and Physiology I 3 Credit HoursBIOL 2311 Anatomy and Physiology II 3 Credit HoursCHEM 1310 Chemistry 3 Credit HoursBIOL 2320 Nutrition 3 Credit Hours

In addition to the above courses, students who wish to extend their education to an ASN are required to complete thefollowing arts and science courses in preparation for the LPN-RN Program.

ADDITIONAL ACADEMIC CREDITS REQUIRED FOR ASN

ENGL 1310 English CompositionMATH 1315 College AlgebraPSYC 1310 Introduction to PsychologyElective Humanities (Philosophy, Religious Studies, Anthropology, English Literature, History, Art, Music)BIOL 2325 Fundamentals of MicrobiologySOCI 1310 Introduction to Psychology

PN Admission Requirements

1. Completion of an application and payment of an application fee. 2. Graduation from high school with a cumulative grade point average of 2.0 (on a 4.0 scale) or better; OR completion of

a high school equivalency diploma (General Education Development-GED) with an average score of 500 or better.3. Submission of ACT scores.4. Completion of letter of application describing the student's unique attributes and reasons for seeking this educational

program.5. A certified copy of the student’s birth certificate or a copy of the student’s valid United States passport.

Information about the individuality of the applicant and past academic performance will be considered by the AdmissionsCommittee. The College may also consider program demand and availability of clinical resources when making admissiondecisions.

Once accepted into the PN Program, the student must complete the following requirements before the start of the firstsemester:

1. Completion of the Health and Safety Packet. Students will not be allowed to attend class until this requirement is met.2. Fingerprint and criminal background check by Louisiana State Police. The Louisiana State Board of Practical Nurse

Examiners reserves the right to deny a student admission to clinical nursing courses based upon results of apreliminary criminal record check. Students will not be allowed to attend class until this requirement is met.

3. Applicant must not be currently serving under any court imposed order of supervised probation, work-release orparole in connection with any felony conviction(s), plea agreement or any agreement pursuant to the Louisiana Codeof Criminal procedure, Article 893.

Additional Information related to the admission process:

1. A high school transcript may be obtained from the student’s high school. A student should contact her/his high schoolto obtain an official transcript and to have it sent to Health Career Institute at 5220 Essen Lane, Baton Rouge, LA



70809. Alternatively, GED certificate can be obtained from the school district in which the student tested.2. ACT Web site: www.act.org to request scores or register for exam; use school code 1621.3. A certified copy of a Louisiana birth certificate can be obtained in person or a written request may be submitted to

Vital Records Registry, P O Box 60630, New Orleans, LA 70160. The fee for each birth certificate is $15.00;information required is full name, date of birth, name of parents and location of birth.

A student’s application will be acted upon when all information is received.

The deadline for receipt of completed admission forms and documents is July 15 for fall admission and December 1 forspring admission. Although applications must be received by the deadline, each applicant is encouraged to submit her/hisapplication and all documentation as soon as possible prior to the deadline to ensure ample time for processing. Once allinformation has been received, the student will be notified of her/his status.

Admission with Advanced Standing

For students requesting admission to FMOLU Practical Nursing Program with credit from other institutions, it will benecessary to evaluate all credits on an individual basis. An official transcript of all credits requested and a description of thecourses must be provided.

Credit will be given for any courses that have the same competencies as courses required in the FMOLU Practical NursingProgram curriculum and for which the student received a passing grade of “C" (80%) or better. The awarding of credit is theresponsibility of the receiving institution. A student who has withdrawn from an approved or accredited practical nursingprogram within the previous four years may be considered for advanced placement. The Practical Nursing Program facultyand the vice-president for career training will review all requests for advanced standing on a case-by-case basis.

Admission requirements for advanced standing:

1. Schedule a meeting with the program director.2. Submit PN application to the Health Career Institute.3. Meet all requirements for initial admission to FMOLU Practical Nursing Program.4. Have withdrawn or left the previous Practical Nursing Program or RN program in good standing.5. Provide official transcript from the transferring institution.6. Provide official program description, curriculum pattern, course description, detailed course outline and skills list for all

previous courses attempted; These documents are reviewed by faculty in consideration of advanced standing andprior class placement.

7. Nursing courses or units considered for transfer credit must have been completed within four years of request foradmission with advanced standing, with a minimum grade of 80% or “C."

8. Repeat all content from transferred courses, in which the student has failed or received a grade of 79.99 or less.9. Successfully complete skills verification check off by Practical Nursing Program faculty.

10. Basic and advanced math application will be evaluated both didactically and in the lab setting before full credit isgiven for previous clinical and lab hours.

11. In order to meet the requirement for graduation from FMOLU students admitted with advanced standing must: a. Fulfill the residency requirement of FMOLU, which is 16 credit hours for the Practical Nursing Program;b. Obtain a minimum grade of “C" (80%) or better in all course work attempted.

Much of the communication between FMOLU and the student will be via mail and email. It is the student's responsibility tonotify the College of changes in address.

The faculty’s decision about whether a student qualifies for advanced standing will depend upon the readiness ofthe student for entry into the program, as well as space availability. There is no separate class for students withadvanced standing. Placement is made into one of the ongoing classes after review, provided there is a vacancy.

A proposed Advanced Standing Plan is developed following evaluation of the transcript and previous programcontent; confirmation that a student has successfully met admission requirements for FMOLU; and confirmationthat placement is possible. The Plan must meet final approval of Louisiana State Board of Practical Nurse Examinersbefore the student may register for courses.

All records of advanced standing, admission tests, course of study and program achievement will be maintained in thestudent file in addition to those records maintained for students without advanced standing status.




A diploma for Practical Nursing is awarded when the following conditions have been met:

1. Completion of minimum of all required courses, with completion of the nursing courses within four years from the timeof first admission;

2. Achievement of a cumulative grade point average of 2.0 or higher on all required course work;3. Completion of all required standardized achievement examinations; 4. Clearance of all indebtedness to FMOLU including the return of all materials borrowed from the College Library; and5. Fulfillment of FMOLU residency requirements of at least 13 credit hours in the PN curriculum.

Attendance at graduation is strongly recommended.

Licensure

Upon completion of the program the graduate is eligible to take the National Council Licensure Examination for PracticalNurses (NCLEX-PN). The examination is designed to test knowledge, skills and abilities essential to the safe and effectivepractice of practical nursing at the entry level. Upon successful completion of this examination, the graduate becomeslicensed to legally practice as a licensed practical nurse in the Sate of Louisiana. Each graduate must apply to the LouisianaState Board of Practical Nurse Examiners for licensure.

The LSBPNE authorizes candidates to take the NCLEX-PN and provides the NCLEX registration form to the FMOLU HealthCareer Institute for distribution to students.

The Louisiana State Board of Practical Nurse Examiners reserves the right to disapprove the taking of the NCLEX-PN bypersons having had disciplinary action, arrest or impairment.

Applicants for licensure who have had a disciplinary action, arrest or impairment must provide documentation of thecircumstances of the action, arrest or impairment to the Louisiana State Board of Practical Nurse Examiners. Questionsregarding eligibility to take the examination should be directed to the Louisiana State Board of Practical Nurse Examiners.

Practical Nursing Program Sample Curriculum

Semester I

ACSM 1110 - Introduction to College EducationCHEM 1310 - Introduction to ChemistryHCCS 1110 - Beginning ComputersHCLP 1715 - Care of the Geriatric PatientHCLP 1720 - Practical Nursing and the Nursing ProcessHCMA 0011 - Mathematics for PharmacologyHCMT 1110 - Clinical Application of Medical TerminologyHCNA 1710 - Introduction to Health Care(16 Credit Hours)(295 Theory Hours)

(175 Clinical Hours)

Semester II

BIOL 2310 - Human Anatomy and Physiology IHCLP 1725 - Pharmacology IHCLP 1726 - Pharmacology IIHCLP 1730 - Medical Surgical Nursing IHCLP 1731 - Medical Surgical Nursing IIHCLP 1735 - IV Therapy(13 Credit Hours)(200 Theory Hours)


Semester III




BIOL 2320 - Fundamentals of Human NutritionHCLP 1727 - Pharmacology IIIHCLP 1732 - Medical Surgical Nursing IIIHCLP 1740 - Mental and Behavioral Health(13 Credit Hours)(185 Theory Hours)


Semester IV

HCLP 1745 - Maternal - Newborn NursingHCLP 1750 - Pediatric NursingHCLP 1755 - Nursing Transitions(11 Credit Hours)(175 Theory Hours)


Note:

HCLP courses are awarded technical credit and are not applied toward associate or baccalaureate degrees at FranciscanMissionaries of Our Lady University.

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