BIO 105 Human Biology
 3 credit lab course. This course is an introductory course to the biology of the human body. Topics include overviews of the circulatory, digestive, reproductive, excretory and musculoskeletal systems. Hands on laboratory activities give practical experience in understanding how the human body functions.

 

BIO 185 Microbiology
3 credit lab course. This course provides an introduction to microbiology. An emphasis will be placed on the basic principles and concepts of microbiology concerning anatomy, classification, physiology and practical use of microorganisms. Students will develop an understanding of the role of microbes that affect our lives by causing disease, destroying things that we consider important, or contributing to the improvement of our quality of life. The importance of the prevention of the transmission of infection will be emphasized.

 

BIO 250 Nutrition for Life
3 credit course. This course is a presentation of the science of nutrition. It will study how the energy producing nutrients, vitamins, minerals and water are metabolized and utilized by the body throughout the life span. Food composition, as the source of nutrients, will be integrated into the assessment of healthy dietary intake.

 

BIO 380 Epidemiology
3 credit course. Epidemiology is a course introducing the basic concepts of epidemiology and biostatistics, as applied to the healthcare fields. Emphasis in the course will be on the methods used for epidemiological investigations and the collection of data and statistics as applied to the health of select societies. Areas of study will include the behavior of diseases, incidence and prevalence in societies, and the extent of diseases. Finally, application of these studies will be presented and discussed in relation to screening for diseases, genetic pre-disposition to diseases, and environmental factors affecting diseases.

 

CMP 101 Introduction to Computers
3 credit course. This course is designed to provide students with the concepts and skills necessary to utilize computers. Using Microsoft Office Professional, the Internet and the World Wide Web, and the development of information literacy are emphasized.

 

ECO 150 Principles of Economics
3 credit course. This course is an introduction to the economic way of thinking that includes both micro and macroeconomic topics.  The major topics to be covered include microeconomic concepts such as supply and demand analysis, market structures, the role of the firm, and the impact of government intervention on markets; macroeconomic concepts such as inflation, unemployment, economic growth, and monetary and fiscal policy; and international economics concepts such as trade, development, and globalization.  This course will help students understand the economic environment in which they live, work, and vote.

 

ECO 310 American Healthcare System
3 credit course. This course is an introduction to the structure, operation and financing of the American healthcare system.  It examines the major industry participants; how healthcare services are allocated and financed; the factors that influence the cost and quality of care; how American healthcare compares to healthcare in other counties; and opposing positions on the future of healthcare reform. 

 

ENG 100 English Composition
3 credit course. This course provides guided practice in writing with emphasis on thoughtful analysis of subject matter, clear understanding of the writing situation, flexible use of rhetorical strategies and development of stylistic options, particularly those related to an understanding of a variety of purposes and voices. Students gain knowledge and develop skills that assist them to communicate more effectively.

 

ENG 200 Public Speaking
3 credit course. Public speaking is a course that will provide instruction and practice on basic speech experiences. It includes speech preparation, emphasis on verbal and non-verbal communication and the use of visual aids in presentations. Attention will be paid to poise and confidence in speaking and to practical application of the content.

 

ENG 300 Advanced Composition for Healthcare Professionals
3 credit course. The goal of this course is to understand how writing can be used in the professional healthcare setting and to apply that understanding to personal practice. In order to achieve that goal, students will examine professional writing samples from a variety of sources, distinguish the components of professional writing, and ultimately compose professional articles.

 

ENG 310 Business Communication
3 credit course. This course focuses on helping students become more efficient communicators in business settings. Students will be challenged to think critically about how to communicate in the written and spoken word.

 

HCA 200 Introduction to Healthcare Administration
3 credit course. This course will introduce students to the concepts and theories behind healthcare administration. Topics include: leadership styles, ethics, cost management, strategic planning and marketing, information technology and human resources.

 

HCA 201 Introduction to Accounting
3 credit course. This course will provide an introduction to accounting and finance related to healthcare management.

 

HCA 210 Healthcare and Leadership
3 credit course. This course is an introduction to management as applied in the healthcare setting. Topics include: strategic and operational planning, decision making, systems-thinking and effective leadership skills.

 

HCA 301 Healthcare Marketing
3 credit course. This course will focus on analyzing the healthcare marketing and management environment; identifying and ranking primary marketing challenges in the healthcare environment; developing strategies to address those challenges and making tactical decisions that will achieve the strategy selected.

 

HCA 302 Introduction to Capstone
1 credit course.  This one credit course prepares the student to explore the meaning, benefits and components of the capstone project.  Students will explore potential ideas for development of a capstone project which will be implemented prior to completion of the curriculum. 

 

HCA 303 Leadership and Management in Healthcare
3 credit course.  This course explores concepts of leadership and the essential skills required to become an effective leader/manager in a healthcare setting. The student will be provided the opportunity for personal development through exercises in communication and leadership effectiveness. Other major topics include leadership styles, planning, decision-making, change management, organizational issues, budgeting, and human resource concerns.

 

HCA 315 Healthcare Finance
3 credit course. This course will cover issues in corporate financial reporting including agency theory, conceptual framework, accounting standards, earnings management, efficient markets hypothesis, international accounting standards, and positive accounting theory.

 

HCA 335 Human Resources in Healthcare
3 credit course. This course introduces students to the basic legal and organizational human resource issues often encountered in U.S. Healthcare organizations. 

 

HCA 350 Leading Change in Healthcare Organizations
3 credit course. Individuals in organizations are continuously required to manage change in leadership, structures, regulatory requirements, markets and products/services. These efforts are successful when leaders choose to take and perform leadership roles in the change process. This course will provide theories, models and case studies of the change process.

 

HCA 401 Research in Healthcare
3 credit course. This course focuses on the role of research as it informs professional health management practices. Course content provides the student an opportunity to analyze, critique, and interpret healthcare research. It serves as a means to incorporate evidenced-based practice in the evaluation and modification of current practice. Students will work in small groups to develop a research proposal based on a healthcare problem within their area of interest.

 

HCA 410 Quality Assessment in Healthcare Organizations
3 credit course. This course will explore quality assurance activities in the healthcare setting.  Students will gain an understanding of, and practice in, applying the JCAHO quality standards. 

 

HCA 450 Capstone Course
8 credit course. This course is designed to facilitate the integration of curriculum content through critical thinking in various projects ranging from consulting projects to health service research, including survey and community based participatory research.

 

HCA 451 Independent Study in Healthcare Operations Management
4 credit course. This independent study course enables students to pursue concentrated learning in leadership, business/healthcare management, community health, etc. Students will gain knowledge and experiences through practical work/volunteer experiences, seminars, individualized instruction, projects, and/or research related to their specific areas of interest.

 

HLT 150 Wellness
3 credit course. This course offers a comprehensive investigation of the theoretical models and dimensions of wellness. It also provides practical opportunities to assess personal health status and adopt a wellness lifestyle.

 

HSC 100 Medical Terminology
1 credit course. This course is an introduction to medical terms and is designed to develop a familiarity and confidence in utilizing medical terminology. Through self-directed learning, the student develops the ability to correctly spell, use and pronounce medical terms.

 

HSC 300 Organizational Behavior
3 credit course. This course will examine the management of complex organizations as it requires an understanding of the nature of human behavior in corporate and other organizations. Styles of motivation, company leadership styles, issues of power and authority, strategies of organizational design and change; teamwork and collaboration, and the measurement of organizational effectiveness will also be discussed.

 

HSC 322 Teaching and Learning
3 credit course. This course prepares the healthcare administrator to educate colleagues, employees, customers and others.  Students will examine characteristics of learners, adult learning principles, teaching methodologies, strategies for implementation, and evaluation methods.  Barriers to learning including readiness to learn and literacy concerns will be discussed.

 

HUM 210 World Religions
3 credit course. This course focuses on primitive religions; the major religion of the West, Christianity; the Middle East, Judaism and Islam; and India and the Far East, Hinduism, Buddhism, Confucianism, and Taoism. The course covers the development of each system of belief and its approach to life and death, the afterlife and good and evil.

 

MAT 160 College Algebra
3 credit course. This course involves the study of algebra including its applications and graphs. Course topics include algebraic expressions, linear equations and inequalities, polynomial and rational functions, quadratic equations and inequalities, exponential and logarithmic functions, systems of equations, relations and functions and radical and root functions.

 

MAT 260 Statistics
3 credit course. Statistics introduces the basic concepts of statistical reasoning and computer based techniques for organizing and interpreting data.  Topics covered include measures of central tendency and variability, probability and the normal distribution, correlation, hypothesis testing and analysis of variance.
Prerequisite:  MAT 150 or MAT 160

 

PHI 210 Ethical & Legal Dimensions in the Health Sciences
1 credit course. This course will present students with the opportunity to investigate legal aspects of professional practice and ethical dilemmas that occur in patient care. Content includes laws and policies that regulate professional practice, criminal and civil actions involving healthcare providers and the legal responsibilities relating to executing job responsibilities. Emphasis is placed on patients’ rights and the professional duty to safeguard them. This course also explores ethical decision making and the resolution of ethical dilemmas encountered in professional practice.

 

PHI 300 Ethical Issues in Healthcare
3 credit course. This course examines the basic ethical dilemmas and problems that arise in healthcare. Key topics include: issues of justice and healthcare access, confidentiality, informed consent, end of life issues, research on humans and other animals, the human genome project, and stem cell/genetic research. Although this course begins with a brief overview of ethical theory and principles, the emphasis of the course will be primarily on the practical application of these principles to issues of biomedical ethics.

 

PSY 100 General Psychology
3 credit course. This course explores the basics of psychology to improve students’ understanding of human behavior. Topics covered include: sensation and perception, learning, memory, language and thought, intelligence, emotion, personality, psychological disorders, and social behavior.

SOC 100 Introduction to Sociology
3 credit course. This course introduces the basic concepts, theories and perspectives in sociology. Sociology is the scientific study of the influence of groups, institutions and cultures upon individuals. Sociology studies the way society is organized and how human beings interact in the context of their social situations.

 

SOC 200 Cultural Diversity
3 credit course. This course focuses on cultural diversity in the context of understanding cultural landscapes. The student will be introduced to different lifestyles, traditions, and perspectives that can be found in the US and throughout the world.

 

SOC 300 Social Problems
3 credit course. This course examines social problems to enhance critical thinking, deepen analytic skills, promote social learning and stimulate social commitment. Through the sociological analysis of the major problems of contemporary society, students gain an understanding of their causes, consequences and possible solutions.

 

SPA 101 Elementary Spanish
3 credit course. This course provides an introduction to the sounds and basic structures of the Spanish language. It emphasizes the acquisition of speaking writing, reading and listening comprehension skills for communicative proficiency and an appreciation of Spanish culture.

 

SPA 200 Spanish for Healthcare Professionals
3 credit course. This course is designed to provide the students with the knowledge and skills to communicate in Spanish with patients and their family members in a variety of healthcare settings. This course will emphasize listening and speaking, but also address reading and writing in Spanish. Introduction to basic Spanish grammar will include vocabulary content focusing on basic conversation, family history, body parts, physical assessment, medications and appointments. Cultural considerations will be discussed to develop cross-cultural sensitivity.