Mar 29, 2024  
2020-2021 Academic Catalog 
    
2020-2021 Academic Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Course Descriptions


The courses described below are listed in numerical order by discipline. All courses are 3 credits unless otherwise noted. If laboratory periods are required they are indicated after the description. For example, the notation “3 plus 1” indicates 3 class periods and 1 lab period per week.

 

Exercise Science

  
  • ES 3100 - Sports Nutrition


    Prerequisite(s): Exercise science majors only
    An advanced course focusing on the physiological and biochemical importance of nutrition to health, physical fitness, and sports. Credit(s): 3
  
  • ES 3200 - Community Health


    Prerequisite(s): ES2000; Junior Standing; Exercise Science major only.
    A survey of occupational and environmental health. An introduction to toxicology, policy development, risk assessment, and the effects of urban development on health will be explored. Credit(s): 3
  
  • ES 3300 - Worksite Health


    Prerequisite(s): ES 2000; Junior standing; Exercise Science major only.
    The components of building a successful worksite health promotion program will be explored. Included will be the development, implementation, and evaluation of worksite health promotion programs. Credit(s): 3
  
  • ES 3400 - Health Promotion Programming


    Prerequisite(s): ES 2000; Junior standing; Exercise Science major only.
    An introduction to the basic principles of development, implementation, and evaluation of health promotion programs. Basic health and lifestyle risk factors and the interventions associated with these risk factors will be explored. Credit(s): 3
  
  • ES 3410 - Kinesiology


    Prerequisite(s): BIO 1110 
    An introduction to the muscular control of the body and the mechanics of body and implement control.  Students will become familiar with the musculoskeletal system as it relates to the movement, physical activity and exercise performance as well as examine body mechanics and movement technique across developmental levels. Credit(s): 3 (3 plus 0)
  
  • ES 3500 - Fitness Prescription


    An introduction to the aspects of exercise design and prescription based on a client’s fitness assessment. The course will also include discussions on the importance of client motivation for exercise and wellness. 3 credit hours. Credit(s): 3 (3 plus 0)
  
  • ES 3700 - Motor Learning & Development


    Prerequisite(s): BIO1110 or BIO2710.
    A course that will focus on principles related to the teaching, learning and performance of motor skills. Application of teaching and learning strategies for motor skill acquisition will be emphasized. Students will interface supporting literature and current research with real-world situations, including teaching; coaching; design of performer-friendly equipment and work environments; and the acquisition of motor skills. This course will also present the motor development of children and the theories underlying growth and development as it applies to physical education. Credit(s): 3
  
  • ES 3710 - Prevention & Care of Athletic Injury


    Prerequisite(s): BIO1110 or BIO2710.
    An introduction of athletic-related injury. Discussion of the methods of prevention, immediate care, and treatment of  athletic related injuries and illnesses will be explored. Strategies for the prevention and subsequent care of athletic injury will be explored. Credit(s): 3
  
  • ES 3730 - Exercise Physiology


    Prerequisite(s): BIO 1110   or BIO 2710 .
    A study of the major physiological systems of the human body and its acute and chronic responses to exercise. This course will study the physiological aspects of muscular, cardiovascular and respiratory function as it relates to the physically active and inactive individual. Credit(s): 3 (3 plus 0)
  
  • ES 3810 - Practicum Strength & Conditioning I


    Prerequisite(s): BIO 2710 and BIO 2720; Co-Requisite PHED 3810; Exercise science majors only
    An introduction to the study of Olympic lifts, torso training, functional warm-ups, and speed drills. Discussions will further understanding of content related to applications and concepts in strength and conditioning. Credit(s): 3
  
  • ES 3811 - Theory of Strength Conditioning


    Prerequisite(s): None.
    A course designed to explore the theoretical and scientific basis of strength and conditioning. Training methods, analysis of current training techniques, and error detection along with physical adaptations related to strength, fitness, and power training will be discussed. Credit(s): 3
  
  • ES 3820 - Practicum Strength & Conditioning II


    Prerequisite(s): BIO 2710 and BIO 2720; PHED 3810; ES 3810.
    An advanced study of implementation of Olympic lifts, core training, functional warm-ups, functional rehabilitation, functional training, and warm-up methodology. Discussions will further understanding of content related to applications and concepts in strength and conditioning. The student will be expected to practice, demonstrate, refine, and apply skills from previous coursework. Credit(s): 3
  
  • ES 3830 - Practicum in Strength and Conditioning Ill


    Prerequisite(s): Senior standing; BIO 2710; BIO 2720; PHED 3810; ES 3820.
    A senior level review and evaluation of practicum competencies and proficiencies. Discussions will further understanding of content related to applications and concepts in strength and conditioning. Preparation for the National Strength and Conditioning Association Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist examination will occur. The student will be expected to practice, demonstrate, refine, and apply skills from previous coursework. Credit(s): 3
  
  • ES 3840 - Special Topics in Strength and Conditioning


    Prerequisite(s): Senior standing; Exercise science majors only.
    Current and emerging issues within the strength and conditioning profession will be addressed. Issues related to the use of strength and conditioning methods with various populations will be examined. Credit(s): 3
  
  • ES 4000 - Exercise for Special Populations


    Prerequisite(s): None.
    A study of practical information on exercise for persons with a wide range of special diseases and disabilities. An overview of each unique physiology, effects of the condition on the exercise response, effects of exercise training on the condition, and recommendations for exercise testing and programming is presented in a selected topics format. Students will examine clinical exercise testing and prescription relative to disease of the cardiovascular, pulmonary, metabolic, musculoskeletal, neuromuscular, and immunologic systems. 3 credit hours. (3 plus 0) Credit(s): 3
  
  • ES 4010 - First Aid, CPR and AED


    This course will teach the student how to recognize an emergency and how to respond. The student will be prepared to make appropriate decisions regarding first aid care and how to provide care for injuries or sudden illness until professional medical help arrives. Upon completion of this course, student will be eligible for American Red Cross Certification in Infant, Child and Adult First Aid, CPR and AED.  Credit(s): 1 (1 plus 0)
  
  • ES 4100 - Basic Interpretation of ECG


    Prerequisite(s): BIO 2730, BIO 2740, and PHED 3730
    The theory and skills that are required to perform, process, and explain electrocardiography and holter monitoring will be explained. Credit(s): 3 (3 plus 0) Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:

    1. Understand the basic physiology of ECG.

    2. Recognize the key features on a twelve lead ECG.

    3. Calculate a heart rate from an ECG strip.

  
  • ES 4499 - Internship 1


    Prerequisite(s): A minimum GPA of 2.50 and completion of all major courses with a C or better.
    A 120 hour professional experience in an approved setting. The specific work setting and type of responsibilities are determined through consultation with the supervising instructor. Students will participate in activities design to relate theory with practice. Credit(s): 3 (3 plus 0)
  
  • ES 4500 - Administration of Exercise Programming


    Co-requisite(s): ES 4499  
    An examination of the standards, policies and practices in the organization, implementation and administration of exercise programs for individuals, groups, centers and corporate settings. Topics covered will include facility management, networking, and legal and ethical issues. Students will carry out case studies through their internship experience. 3 credit hours.

      Credit(s): 3 (3 plus 0)

  
  • ES 4800 - Administration of Physical Education


    Prerequisite(s): ES2600
     A course with the focus on the role of the physical educator/coach and the development of administrative skills. Students will learn to coordinate their programs with community wellness agencies and services. Policies, procedures, and practices and identification of key constituents and stakeholders will be discussed. Credit(s): 3
  
  • ES 4810 - Adapted Physical Education


    Prerequisite(s): None.
    A course that will introduce the student to the adapted physical education paradigm and discuss adapted programs and techniques for students with developmental delays and/or cognitive and physical disabilities. Students will be introduced to the individual education plan and the legal aspects of adapted physical education and inclusion. Specific conditions commonly seen in the adapted physical education will be explored. Credit(s): 3
  
  • ES 4900 - Pre-Internship Seminar


    Prerequisite(s): Senior standing; Exercise Science majors only; ES1000; ES2999.
    Students will prepare for their internship requirements. Credit(s): 2
  
  • ES 4960 - Fitness & Recreation Internship


    Prerequisite(s): ES2600.
    A 240 hour professional experience in an approved youth fitness or recreation setting.  The specific work setting and type of responsibilities are determined through consolation with the supervising instructor.  Students will participate in activities designed to relate to theory with practice.   Credit(s): 6
  
  • ES 4999 - Exercise Science Internship


    Prerequisite(s): Senior standing; Exercise science majors only; All graduation requirements met or in progress.
    A 600-hour professional experience in an approved setting related to the field. The specific work setting and type of responsibilities are determined in consultation with the qualified site supervisor and faculty supervisor. Credit(s): 15 (3 plus 0)

Fashion Marketing and Management

  
  • FMM 1200 - Fashion Innovation and Marketing


    Prerequisite(s): None.
    An overview of the global fashion industry. An introduction to fashion history, principles and theories; and fashion marketing practices at all levels of the supply chain. This course reviews careers in fashion marketing and management. 3 credits. (3 plus 0) Credit(s): 3 (3 plus 0)
  
  • FMM 2000 - Textiles and Apparel Evaluation


    This course incorporates an industry approach to studying the relationship between textiles and ready-to-wear apparel and the business of fashion. It includes an evaluation of textile fibers, yarns, fabrication methods, textile finishes, quality standards, production procedures and social responsibility. Credit(s): 3 (3 plus 0)
  
  • FMM 2010 - Visual Merchandising and Promotions


    Prerequisite(s): None.
    Study and application of principles and practices in merchandise presentation and promotions for commercial purposes. Emphasis is placed on display fixtures, equipment, and techniques through supervised experiences. 3 credits. (3 plus 0) Credit(s): 3 (3 plus 0)
  
  • FMM 2020 - Software Applications & CAD for Merchandisers


    An introductory course in the fundamentals of software programs useful to fashion marketers and managers. Adobe Creative Suite 6 (Photoshop and Illustrator) will be applied to fashion media and product development.   Credit(s): 3 (3 plus 0)
  
  • FMM 2025 - Fashion Event Planning


    Investigates the process of planning and managing a fashion event, from the initial customer contact through the final evaluation. Students plan and assess a special event and identify appropriate promotional activities to ensure success. Credit(s): 3 (3 plus 0)
  
  • FMM 3000 - Fashion Accessories


    An in-depth study of the accessories industry from sourcing and manufacturing to consumer end use. Includes product assessment of furs, leather, jewelry, millinery, shoes, handbags, legwear, neckwear, eyewear and other fashion accessories. Field trips, engaging assignments and accessory displays are included. Credit(s): 3 (3 plus 0)
  
  • FMM 3005 - Profitable Merchandising


    Prerequisite(s): ACC1010.
    Essential Concepts, practices, procedures, calculations, and interpretation of figures related to the many factors that produce profit. Includes interpretation of historic data analysis to predict future performance. 3 credits (3 plus 0) Credit(s): 3 (3 plus 0)
  
  • FMM 3010 - Chicago Study Tour


    Tours to various businesses which may include retail stores, manufacturing facilities, distribution centers, museums, company headquarters and other sites related to fashion marketing and management. Requires participation in the Chicago Fashion Group International Career Day. Credit(s): 1
  
  • FMM 3020 - Fashion Marketing and Management Internship


    Prerequisite(s): 2.5 GPA; IIT 2000; 12 credits of FMM courses including FMM 3005.
    Completion of 360 hours of directed, practical experience in an approved business in the fashion industry. 4 credits. Credit(s): 4
  
  • FMM 4000 - New York Study Tour


    Examine the NYC fashion industry through visits to the fashion district, showrooms, museum exhibits and flagship retailers. Credit(s): 1
  
  • FMM 4010 - Product Development


    Prerequisite(s): FMM 1200; FMM 2000.
    Study of the product development process for fashion goods. It includes company strategic planning, design and inspiration, communication, materials selection, merchandising, and finalizing the product line. Students engage in a group product development activity. 3 credits. (3 plus 0) Credit(s): 3 (3 plus 0)
  
  • FMM 4020 - Trend Forecasting


    Prerequisite(s): FMM 1200; FMM 2000; FMM 3005.
    Capstone class that examines the forecasting and futuring process for fashion goods including anticipating trends, identifying consumer preferences, and creating a competitive advantage. Exploration of computer-integrated forecasting methods to search, capture, and analyze trends. Emphasis on professional presentation of forecasting information. 3 credits. (3 plus 0) Credit(s): 3 (3 plus 0)

Finance

  
  • FIN 3600 - Corporate Finance


    Prerequisite(s): ACC 2140.
    Financial statement analysis, the concepts of leverage, working-capital practices, cash management, management of marketable securities, inventory financing, stock and bond valuation, cost-of-capital concept, and mergers and acquisitions. International risks, foreign-exchange market, stock dividends, and stock splits. 3 credit hours. (3 plus 0) Credit(s): 3 (3 plus 0)

Health Care Administration

  
  • HCA 1100 - Intro to Health Care Administration


    Prerequisite(s): None.
    Study of the U.S. health care system, its history, organization and functions. Study of the interaction of providers, administrators, and consumers interact in the system. 3 credits. (3 plus 0) Credit(s): 3 (3 plus 0)
  
  • HCA 2100 - Legal Aspects of Health Care Admin


    Prerequisite(s): HCA 1100.
    Basic knowledge of law as it applies to the health care field. Provides a working knowledge of health law enabling students to deal with common legal, ethical and practical problems facing the industry. 3 credits. (3 plus 0) Credit(s): 3 (3 plus 0)
  
  • HCA 2990 - Special Topics in Health Care Administration


    Prerequisite(s): Permission of the dean of the College of Business.
    Directed study of a special body of subject matter in the field of health care administration. This course may be repeated for additional credit. Credit(s): Variable
  
  • HCA 3100 - Finance of Health Care Organization


    Prerequisite(s): ACC 1010; HCA 1100.
    Factors and economics of health care organizations. Information concerning insurance, Medicare, Medicaid, government regulations, reimbursement systems, accessibility, budgeting, and human resources. National health insurance and state/local initiatives will be discussed. 3 credits. (3 plus 0) Credit(s): 3 (3 plus 0)
  
  • HCA 3200 - Health Care Policy


    Prerequisite(s): HCA 1100, HCA 2100 or permission.
    Comprehensive overview of major health policy issues. Through examination of governmental and political involvement in the organizations and financing of health care services, the course emphasizes factors influencing policy formation. 3 credits. (3 plus 0) Credit(s): 3 (3 plus 0)
  
  • HCA 4100 - Managed Care & Medical Group Practice


    Prerequisite(s): HCA 1100.
    Focus on managed health care strategies and their relationship to medical group practice management in the constantly changing environment of health care services. 3 credits. (3 plus 0) Credit(s): 3 (3 plus 0)
  
  • HCA 4200 - Long-term Care Administration


    Prerequisite(s): HCA 1100.
    Study of long-term care centers. Analysis of the various settings such as nursing homes, assisted living, retirement communities, home health care, and adult day care. Issues of finance, access, legality, ethics, human resources, and current topics are addressed. 3 credits. (3 plus 0) Credit(s): 3 (3 plus 0)
  
  • HCA 4950 - Health Care Administration Internship


    Experiential learning through placement with health care facilities or related organizations. Students are assigned duties and activities involving application of theory, knowledge and skills acquired in related coursework. May enroll more than once and for variable credit. Credit(s): Variable

Health Care Management

  
  • HCM 5000 - Intro to Health Care Management


    Prerequisite(s): MBA5000.
    Focuses on the health care system of the United States. The student will explore the characteristics that make this system unique and complex. Students will be introduced to the evolution, financing, and administration of a variety of health care organizations. Credit(s): 3
  
  • HCM 5300 - Health Care Law


    Prerequisite(s): HCM 5000 .
    Students will gain an understanding of the basic laws that govern health care and how they affect the delivery of health care services. Topics will include reimbursement law, malpractice, liability, HIPAA, patient/provider relationships, quality-of-life decision making, and licensure. Credit(s): 3
  
  • HCM 6200 - Health Care Operations & Quality


    Prerequisite(s): HCM 5000.
    Students will be introduced to the quality concepts that help improve operational processes that are part of the health care delivery system. Students will analyze different types of health care organizations to develop recommendations for improvement. Credit(s): 3
  
  • HCM 6300 - Health Care Policy & Ethics


    Prerequisite(s): HCA 5000.
    Students will examine public policy making in the health care sector. Students will learn the guiding principles of policy formulation and analysis and apply them to a range of health care issues. In addition, the course will focus on the major ethical issues facing health care providers, payers, and patients. Credit(s): 3
  
  • HCM 6400 - Health Care Finance


    Prerequisite(s): HCM 5000.
    Provides an overview of the techniques used in the financial management of health care organizations. Topics will include sources of health care funding, third party payment or reimbursement, the implications of uninsured patients, budgeting, and capital asset evaluation. Credit(s): 3

Health Information Management

  
  • HIM 3000 - Healthcare Accounting & Reimbursement


    Prerequisite(s): HIT1200; HIT1550; HIT2000, HIT2300, all with C or higher.
    This course builds upon previous coding and reimbursement topics to prepare graduate in the management of coding, auditing, and revenue cycle. Topics such as benchmarking, documentation requirements, and strategies for success both in quality of coding/auditing services from multiple viewpoints such as acute care, outpatient services, physician offices and third party settings are addressed. Credit(s): 3 (3 plus 0)
  
  • HIM 3200 - Health Information Standards


    Prerequisite(s): HIT1550; HIT2100.
    Vocabulary, terminology, and classification systems are vital to the access, combination, manipulation, and sharing of encoded data for multiple objectives internally and externally. The purpose and functions, differences and similarities of healthcare code sets and classifications used for administrative and statistical reporting, ICD, CPT, HCPCS, NDC, CDT and other systems are discussed and defined. Data set standards and data interchange standards are examined. The concentration is to uphold healthcare standards in classification systems, data governance and data management to achieve data integrity, validity, and interoperability. Credit(s): 3 (3 plus 0)
  
  • HIM 3400 - Clinical Data Governance


    Prerequisite(s): HIT2100.
    This course provides an overview of the interrelationships within the US healthcare delivery system, the operations of health information systems, and EHR concepts. The evaluation of health information systems and data storage design is practiced. Elements necessary for the success of Meaningful Use and HIE for health information sharing is examined. Work design and training, network development, and IRB processes are covered. Understanding of the tools and approaches is presented that correlate to managing, leading, and strategic thinking for the future of the organization, profession, and healthcare delivery systems. Credit(s): 3 (3 plus 0)
  
  • HIM 3600 - Legal & Ethical Aspects of HIM


    Prerequisite(s): HIT2200.
    This course analyzes and reviews the U.S. Judicial System, case studies on legal procedures to obtain health information, hospital, medical staff and other professional liability. It reviews health information as evidence, consent for treatment, privacy and confidentiality, retention and release of medical information and the health record as a legal document. Credit(s): 3 (3 plus 0)
  
  • HIM 3700 - Principles of Health Care Mgmt


    Prerequisite(s): ENG2322 or HIT 1600 with C or better
    The student will gain understanding of the four functions of management- planning, organizing, leading and controlling. The activities of the manager - planning, organizing, decision making, staffing, motivating, control mechanisms, and budgeting - are detailed with examples from a variety of health care settings in an environment of adaptation and survival. Credit(s): 3 (3 plus 0)
  
  • HIM 3800 - Health Care Statistics & Analytics


    Prerequisite(s): HIT 2100; MA 2025
    This comprehensive and practical treatment of health care statistics and analytics prepares HIM professionals for their evolving role in data analytics. Examples are based on real-life HIM scenarios. Learners are challenged to exercise critical thinking skills to excise data and report on data sets and apply tests to assure quality of data and results. The types of health care data and the tools of data analysis are covered. Statistical techniques and their mechanics and interpretation are discussed for categorical variables, continuous variables and the relationships between two or more variables. The sample selection process and benchmarking are covered with HIM data examples. Credit(s): 3 (3 plus 0) Credit(s): 3 (3 plus 0)
  
  • HIM 4000 - Analytics & Decision Support


    Prerequisite(s): HIT 2100 ; HIM 3200 ; MA 2025  
    This course focuses on the exploration of the health informatics data and how it is transformed into meaningful, actionable information. Through this course students will explore data informatics concepts including, but not limited to, Health Information Exchange, Rules and Regulation of healthcare data privacy in Research, Shift in Health Care to the Patient-Centered approach, Database Search approaches, and Maintaining Healthcare Database integrity. Such areas will enable the student to have the knowledge and analytical mind-set needed to recommend policy and procedures for healthcare data governance and management. Credit(s): 3 (3 plus 0)
  
  • HIM 4100 - Data Analysis with Excel


    Prerequisite(s): MIS1300 with a grade of C or better.
    This course is designed to provide students with practical experience in health data analytics using Microsoft(r) Excel(r). Hands-on exposure to converting data into information using Excel functions and structures to aggregate, summarize, and graphically display information. Attention is given to improving data integrity by minimizing duplication and applying data validation. An introduction to streamlining and automating repetitive tasks is also included. Credit(s): 3 (3 plus 0)
  
  • HIM 4200 - Strategic, Organization, & Financial Management


    Prerequisite(s): HIT1200; HIM3200; HIM3700.
    Health care leaders must organize systems, lead, and influence people. At the same time, leaders must vision the big picture and adapt to change. Skills in personal leadership style, effective communication, strategic thinking and building alliances are explored. Techniques for team success, negotiation, facilitation, networking, consensus building, and benchmarking are discussed. Principles of management, power, politics, health policy making, regulation and conflict are examined. Practical applications of healthcare accounting and finance, including budgeting, forecasting, ratio and variance analysis, and procurement are detailed with current examples. Health care initiatives of EHR incentives, Meaningful Use, and ICD-10 implementation are considered from a financial perspective. Credit(s): 3 (3 plus 0)
  
  • HIM 4400 - Health Care Compliance


    Prerequisite(s): HIT2100; HIM3000.
    This course equips learners with the knowledge and skills to understand how a formal compliance program is implemented at a healthcare facility. Numerous significant examples illustrate real-world compliance cases for study. The role of the compliance officer in managing staff and keeping compliant with federal, state, local statutes and regulations is detailed. The components of an effective compliance program is explored in-depth, including due diligence, creation of policies and procedures, education, and training. Legal and ethical considerations, required documentation and reporting, management of internal and external audits, monitoring, and enforcement of programs is discussed. Credit(s): 3 (3 plus 0)
  
  • HIM 4600 - Health Care Process Improvement


    Prerequisite(s): HIM3000, HIM3700, and HIM3800.
    Operations management, organizational behavior, and health services research is explored in this course, with special attention on Total Quality Management (TQM) and Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI). The starting point for quality improvement is understanding the type and causes of system variation. Measurement, variation, and CQI tools and techniques are described and practiced, guided by multiple case studies in a variety of health care organizations. Careful examination is given to maximizing the performance of quality improvement teams, measuring customer satisfaction, managing risk, forging a safety culture, educating health professionals, and the role of accreditation in promoting quality and safety. Credit(s): 3 (3 plus 0)
  
  • HIM 4800 - RHIA Proficiency


    Prerequisite(s): HIM 3400, HIM 3600, HIM 4000, HIM 4100, HIM 4200, HIM 4400, HIM 4600 and HIM 4950 with a grade of C or better. Since this is a review course, it is advised that all coursework including HIM 4950 be completed prior to HIM 4800. Since this is a review course, it is advised that all coursework including HIM 4950 be completed prior to HIM 4800.
    Students will review HIM competencies, skills, and knowledge in preparation for the RHIA credentialing exam. Confidently prepare for the RHIA exam with review lectures, study groups and simulated practice exams based on the RHIA competency statements. Credit(s): 3 (3 plus 0)
  
  • HIM 4950 - Professional Practice Experience


    Prerequisite(s): HIM 3400, HIM 3600, HIM 4000, HIM 4100, HIM 4200, HIM 4400, HIM 4600 all with a grade of C of better. All HIM coursework except HIM 4800 should be taken prior to this course. Register for HIM 4950 3 months in advance of session date.
    The Professional Practice Experience encompasses the internship or affiliation students undertake at Health Information-related sites to experience real-world application of their professional preparation. Credit(s): 3 (3 plus 0)

Health Information Technology

  
  • HIT 1100 - Medical Terminology


    Prerequisite(s): BIO1110 with a grade C or better.
    Prefixes, suffixes, and word roots used in the field of medicine. Topics include medical vocabulary and terms related to anatomy, physiology, pathological conditions, and medical treatments. 3 credits. (3 plus 0) Credit(s): 3 (3 plus 0)
  
  • HIT 1200 - Intro to Health Information Management


    Prerequisite(s): ENG1252 with a C or better, MIS 1300 with a C or better; online tutorial distance learning orientation.
    An Introduction to health information management and the U.S. healthcare delivery system. Focuses on health data collection, storage, retrieval, and reporting systems, with emphasis on the electronic environment. 3 credits. (3 plus 0) Credit(s): 3 (3 plus 0)
  
  • HIT 1350 - Ambulatory Services Coding


    Prerequisite(s): HIT1100 with a C or better and BIO1210 with a C or better.
    Introduces Current Procedural Terminology (CPT) and the Health Care Common Procedural Coding System (HCPCS) Level II. Outpatient procedural coding including evaluation and management coding is the concentration. Coding compliance and adherence to official guidelines is stressed. Understanding the importance of chargemaster and claims denial management is expanded. Credit(s): 3 (0 plus 3)
  
  • HIT 1450 - Diagnosis Coding


    Prerequisite(s): HIT1100 with a C or better; BIO1210 with a C or better.
    Basic Coding principles for the assignment and sequencing of diagnosis codes. The rules, conventions, instructions, chapter specific guidelines and code structures will be emphasized. Credit(s): 3 (0 plus 3)
  
  • HIT 1550 - Inpatient Procedure Coding


    Prerequisite(s): HIT1100 with a grade C or better; BIO1210 with a grade C or better.
    Introduces inpatient procedural coding. Practice in the assignment of valid codes is emphasized. Coding compliance and adherence to official guidelines is stressed. Credit(s): 3 (0 plus 3)
  
  • HIT 1600 - HIT Professional Communications


    Prerequisite(s): ENG1272.
    This course provides students with the theory and practical experience needed to communicate specifically in professional health information management services settings. Students will apply strategies for improving listening, speaking, writing, presentation skills and working in teams. Intercultural communication will be explored. Resume, cover letters and interviewing skills will be developed. Credit(s): 3 (0 plus 3)
  
  • HIT 2000 - Health Data Management I


    Prerequisite(s): HIT 1200.
    An introduction to the use of technology in the capture, delivery and analysis of health data in the delivery of services across the continuum of care. The course focuses on the use of electronic health records, data mining, and report generation. 3 credits. (3 plus 0) Credit(s): 3 (3 plus 0)
  
  • HIT 2100 - Health Data Management II


    Prerequisite(s): HIT 2000
    A continuation and broadening of knowledge from Health Data Management I to include concepts of application of technology to the capture, delivery, and analysis of health data in the delivery of services across the continuum of care. The course will provide the knowledge and skills for the student to be able to engage in applied health informatics activities of data management, statistical data analysis and standardizing data structure. The impact of these activities on electronic health record systems which analyze, transmit, and store healthcare information will be emphasized. 3 credits (3 plus 0) Credit(s): 3 (3 plus 0)
  
  • HIT 2200 - Health Data Privacy & Security


    Prerequisite(s): HIT 1200.
    This course provides an introduction to policies and practices governing the legal health record. This includes the implementation of HIPAA regulations, policies involving the release and use of protected health information, and the security of health data. 3 credits. (3 plus 0) Credit(s): 3 (3 plus 0)
  
  • HIT 2300 - Healthcare Reimbursement


    Prerequisite(s): HIT1350, HIT1450, and HIT1550, all with a C or better.
    Introduction to health care reimbursement systems found in medical offices, physician medical specialties, ambulatory service locations and hospitals. A detailed understanding is gained of third party payers, payment methodologies (managed care, capitation, prospective payment systems, fee schedules, etc.), legal and regulatory issues, reimbursement methods, and common insurance plans. Students apply medical coding in health claims processing procedures. Grouper Software is used to assign DRG and APC for reimbursement. Students will have hands-on experience with computerized encoding systems. Credit(s): 3 (0 plus 3)
  
  • HIT 2400 - Health Care Leadership


    Prerequisite(s): HIT 2100 with C or Higher
    The multiple management functions of health information services is the focus in this study. Students gain knowledge in organizational change, human resources, and strategic thinking. Policy creation, leading and participation in projects, use of financial reports and ratios, and process improvement is practiced. Health information exchange and the nationwide health information network will be examined. 3 credits. (3 plus 0) Credit(s): 3 (3 plus 0)
  
  • HIT 2600 - Practice Experience & RHIT Proficiency


    Prerequisite(s): HIT1600, HIT 2200, HIT 2300, HIT 2400, all with a grade of C or better, and approval of the Program Director. 
    This course includes an on-site professional practice experience and preparation for the RHIT credentialing exam. The experiential portion provides supervised professional practice projects structured to allow student learning experiences within the health information services department of a hospital or other health care organization (requires 40 hours of experience within the session). Principles of health information technology will be applied through observation and/or mentorship, and participation in a variety of health information management functions and simulations. This course may require student travel and to be available to complete hours during normal business hours. In the RHIT exam preparation portion, students will review HIT competencies, skills, and knowledge for all the HIM domains. RHIT Exam Early Testing Option approval, registration, scheduling, and taking the exam at a Pearson testing site is executed within this course. The course provides study tips, exam guidelines, review resources, practice exams, and more to help you prepare for the RHIT exam. 3 credits. (3 plus 0) Credit(s): 3 (3 plus 0)

Health Science

  
  • HSC 1100 - Human Health and Disease


    Prerequisite(s): None. Co-requisite(s): None. Prerequisite or co-requisite(s): None.
    Human Health and disease is designed to introduce fundamental and evidence-based concepts of human health to the student and to give the student an understanding about the value and importance of sustaining healthy-living practices over a lifetime. This course will also provide evidence-based instruction about how imbalances in human health practices can lead to illness, injury, ad disease. This course is intended to provide the student with the ability to find and use accurate and up-to-date evidence-based sources in evaluating their daily health practices and choices. (3 credit hours). Offered as a Day School course and Online. 3 credits (3 plus 0) (3 plus 0) Credit(s): 3 0
  
  • HSC 1200 - Human Nutrition


    Prerequisite(s): None.
    Human Nutrition provides instruction in the foundational concepts of general human nutrition. Nutrition plays a central role in human health, and poor nutritional intake is a major factor driving illness and disease. This course explains the role that nutrients, phytochemicals and dietary supplements play in human health and disease prevention. In addition, the concept of energy balance and factors leading to obesity are discussed. Students will learn about how their diet strongly influences their health and the health consequences of poor nutritional intake. Evidence-based sources and government guidelines, including MyPlate.gov, are introduced to provide accurate and up-to-date resources for students to use in their own nutritional choices and in providing nutritional opinions. 3 credits (3 plus 0) Credit(s): 3
  
  • HSC 1300 - General Anatomy & Physiology I


    Prerequisite(s): BIO 1000.
    General Anatomy & Physiology I provides instruction about the organization, structure, and function of the human body. This course assumes a general knowledge of human cell structure and function. This course begins with introducing the physiological concepts of feedback regulation and homeostasis and provides a study of the four major tissue types. It then examines the structure and function of the integumentary, skeletal, muscular, and nervous systems and, in each of these systems, introduces basic pathologies occurring during physiological imbalances. This course has both a lecture and a laboratory component. Credit(s): 4
  
  • HSC 1400 - General Anatomy & Physiology II


    Prerequisite(s): BIO 1000 or equivalent.
    General Anatomy and Physiology II provides Instruction about the structure and function of the human cardiovascular, urinary, digestive, respiratory, lymphatic, endocrine, and reproductive systems, including the anatomical and physiological changes occurring during human pregnancy. This course assumes a general knowledge of human cell structure and function. This course also Introduces basic concepts in human metabolism and energy production. Credit(s): 4
  
  • HSC 1500 - Health Science Professional Development


    Prerequisite(s): HSC1300 or equivalent.
    Health Science Professional Development instructs students in the professional behavior, conduct, and etiquette expected, compliance and protocol importance, and the sensitivity of privacy and confidentiality issues in general clinical- and health-care environments. Students will learn about examination techniques, equipment protocols, safety, patient care practice, and patient-provider privacy concerns. This course will also discuss various certifications required and offer relevant preparations. This course also gives structured instruction about building competitive career portfolios to prepare students for their future clinical- or health care career paths. Credit(s): 3
  
  • HSC 2100 - Human Genetics


    Prerequisite(s): BIO1000 or equivalent.
    Human Genetics provides a detailed study of the structure and function of human DNA and RNA, and the importance of human genetics in modern medicine. DNA transcriptional and translational processes are examined, and human gene sequencing technology and practice are introduced. This course emphasizes the examination of the genetic basis of disease, including specific genes implicated in disease onset and the hereditary etiology for these diseases. Also, the environmental and molecular basis for mutations in human DNA are explored. This course is tailored for students interested in clinical pre-professional or Allied Health occupations. Credit(s): 4
  
  • HSC 2200 - Gross Anatomy


    Prerequisite(s): BIO 1000, HSC 1300, and HSC 1400 or equivalent.
    Gross Anatomy provides an advanced and detailed study into human anatomy. This course examines closely anatomical structures located in the skeletal, muscular, nervous, cardiovascular, and urinary systems. This course is designed ta reinforce content learned from previous introductory basic anatomy and physiology courses and assess thoroughly the student’s understanding and mastery of human anatomy. This course emphasizes anatomical examination through medical imaging modalities, such as X-ray, MRI, and PET, and gives the student an ability to identify, through diverse panels of medical images, anatomical structures in healthy and diseased conditions. This course has both a lecture and a laboratory component. (4 credit hours). Credit(s): 4
  
  • HSC 2300 - Principles of Endocrinology


    Prerequisite(s): BIO 1000, HSC 1300, and HSC 1400 or equivalent
    Principles of Endocrinology offers an introductory, yet comprehensive study of the human endocrine system, which is comprised of a group of glands that secrete chemical messengers, called hormones, to specific target tissues. Instruction proceeds from an “above down” organization. This “above-down” organization means instruction from the superior to inferior anatomical locations of glandular bodies. This course examines the role that the nervous system plays in endocrine function. This course will not emphasize the learning of biochemical structural details of hormones, but will focus on the identification and function of specific hormones important in human health. In addition, homeostatic imbalances within the endocrine system are explored. {3 credit hours). Credit(s): 3
  
  • HSC 2400 - Biomedical Research Methods


    Prerequisite(s): HSC 1300 or equivalent.
    Biomedical Research Methods instructs students about how the process of science in biomedicine is conducted through biomedical research practice. The concepts of observation, Inductive and deductive reasoning, community feedback, and discovery are examined. Methods used to do biomedical research are emphasized. Biomedical and clinical literature, its function as sources for evidence, and its importance as a foundation in human-based studies, clinical studies, nutrition, and drug development are introduced. Students are taught how to find peer-reviewed evidence, the process in the development of published peer-reviewed evidence, the differences in evidence, how to determine the quality of the source, and how to organize individual evidence databases. Students will also be taught basic elements in biomedical and clinical communication and how to integrate peer-reviewed evidence into this communication. Credit(s): 3
  
  • HSC 2500 - Principles of Biostatistics


    Prerequisite(s): HSC 1300, HSC 1400, and MA 1050 or equivalent.
    Principles of Biostatistics is designed to introduce students to methods used to perform hypothesis testing in biomedical and clinical applications. This course will emphasize the rationale for using statistical testing in biomedical and clinical data collection and evaluation, and the role that statistics play as an objective tool to verify significant differences in biomedical experimental results. While there are some computational elements to this course, students will be assessed on their knowledge of the theory behind biostatistical concepts and commonly used statistical concepts and tests that are used in actual biomedical and clinical studies. These studies range from basic research to population-based epidemiological studies. Students will be introduced to using computational statistical packages to use in basic data manipulation and analysis. (3 credit hours). Credit(s): 3
  
  • HSC 2600 - Human Pathology & Histology


    Prerequisite(s): BIO 1000, HSC 1300, and HSC 1400 or equivalent.
    Human Pathology and Histology provides an advanced study into the basis and mechanisms of human disease conditions. This course gives instruction into clinical histology techniques and identification of disease in human tissue samples. This course explains the basis and techniques of clinical laboratory testing and diagnostic theory and practice. This course emphasizes the origins of local and systemic inflammation and its role as a foundation for disease pathogenesis. This course also examines the pathological implications of visceral adipose tissue, the pathological basis for cancer genesis, and neurodegenerative pathologies including Alzheimer’s Disease. (3 credit hours). Credit(s): 3
  
  • HSC 2700 - Clinical Microbiology


    Prerequisite(s): BIO 1000 and HSC 1300 or equivalent. HSC 2100 is recommended.
    Clinical Microbiology provides a detailed study into the morphology and physiology of microorganisms with an emphasis on their effects on human health and disease. This course also focuses on microorganisms found in the human intestinal tract, in the mouth, in probiotics, and their roles in human health and illness. Prevention of the growth, spread, and transmission of pathogenic microorganisms through sanitation, hygiene, and sterile technique Is taught. This course is intended for students interested in clinical preprofessional careers or Allied Health occupations. This course includes both a lecture and laboratory component (4 credit hours). Credit(s): 4
  
  • HSC 2800 - Principles of Pharmacology


    Prerequisite(s): BIO 1000, HSC 1300, HSC 1400, and CH 1000 or equivalent.
    Principles of Pharmacology provides an introductory study into pharmacological approaches to treating illness, injury, and disease. The principles of pharmacokinetics, such as the absorption, distribution, metabolism, and excretion of pharmacological agents through h1,1man physiology, are examined. In addition, the pharmacodynamics of pharmacological agents will be explored. This course is intended to introduce the student to physiologically-tailored medicine design and delivery and also to explain how medicine dosage is important to achieve specific physiological responses, in particular, to human health and prevention of illness and disease. This course focuses on pharmacological agents and their impact on human physiology. (3 credit hours). Credit(s): 3
  
  • HSC 3100 - Principles of Toxicology


    Prerequisite(s): HSC 1300, HSC 2800, and CH 1000 or equivalent.
    This course provides an introduction to the mechanisms of the adverse effects of pharmacological and nutritional supplemental substances on human physiology. This course discusses the practice of diagnosing and treating exposures to toxins and toxicants and emphasizes medicinal, vitamin, and mineral toxicity on specific human organs and the risks for organ failure. While environmental and chemical toxins exist, this course focuses on pharmacological- and nutritional supplement-derived toxicity and their effect on human health. Specifically, infant and adolescent dosages of medicines, vitamins, and minerals wilt be covered. In addition, the toxic effects of medicines, vitamins, and minerals during pregnancy will be discussed. (3 credit hours), Credit(s): 3
  
  • HSC 3200 - Biomedical Ethics


    Prerequisite(s): HSC 1300 and HSC 2400 or equivalent.
    Biomedical Ethics provides instruction into building ethical and moral decision-making foundations for future health care and biomedical professionals. This course explores complex contemporary issues in health care, which includes the impact of pharmaceutical, government, and business influence on health care practice. Students will be introduced to classical and contemporary ethical and moral theories, and the basis for scientific integrity and informed consent. This course emphasizes critical thinking, and students will be challenged by evaluating specific clinical and biomedical case studies and then to make decisions that affect their hypothetical career trajectory and patient care and well-being. (3 credit hours). Credit(s): 3
  
  • HSC 4100 - Health Science Internship


    Prerequisite(s): HSC 1300, HSC 1400, HSC 1500, HSC 1100, and COMM 3310 or equivalent. GPA of 3.00 or higher, and permission of instructor.
    Health Science Internship is an external, on-site experience in a health care-based or Allied Health-based clinic, hospital, institution, office, or facility. Internships require 100 hours of on-site contact hours per semester hour of credit, a grade point average of 3.00 or higher, and a demonstration of professional maturity. Internships are developed in consultation with a faculty internship adviser and require approval and agreement between the prospective host internship supervisor/site and the academic institution. Evaluation is made by the internship adviser, in consultation with the host internship supervisor (1-3 credit hours). Credit(s): 1 to 3
  
  • HSC 4200 - Health Science Senior Seminar


    Prerequisite(s): Greater than 34 credit hours in HSC courses or equivalent and permission from instructor.
    Health Science Senior Seminar is designed to assess the culmination of the student’s learning of Health Science. Critical and analytical thinking, based on scientific inquiry, using clinical-and medical-based communication techniques of selected advanced topics in biomedicine and health care to the student’s peers will be required. This course is required of all Health Science majors as a Capstone option. Credit(s): 3

Human Services

  
  • HS 1200 - Introduction To Human Services


    Prerequisite(s): None.
    An overview of the program, philosophies, history, and economics of human and social service agencies. 3 credit hours. (3 plus 0) Credit(s): 3 (3 plus 0)
  
  • HS 1500 - Helping Relationships


    Prerequisite(s): HS1200.
    This course provides the student an opportunity to increase effectiveness in helping people. This course examines the helping process in terms of skills, helping stages, and issues involved in a helping relationship. 3 credits. (3 plus 0) Credit(s): 3 (3 plus 0)
  
  • HS 2000 - Human Services Programming


    Prerequisite(s): HS1200.
    Principles and techniques for human services programming, including philosophical foundation, needs assessment, objective writing, program planning, and evaluating methods. Credit(s): 3 (3 plus 0)
  
  • HS 2600 - Human Services Field Experience


    Prerequisite(s): HS 2000 .
    Actual leadership experience in a human services setting or by participation in an organized human services program. Theory is coordinated with practical experience. Credit(s): 3 (3 plus 0)
  
  • HS 3000 - Crisis Management in Human Services


    Prerequisite(s): HS 1200, HS 2000.
    Through this course, students will take a strong look into lives lost, destruction, and hardship generated by many types of sever emergencies: A) natural disasters B) infectious diseases C) infrastructure & system failures D) purposeful, human-initiated disasters (terrorism, bio-terrorism, riots). Such crises challenge society to respond creatively to novel situations with very high stakes. This course will focus on how human service professionals may need to respond when the unthinkable occurs. Credit(s): 3 (3 plus 0) Credit(s): 3
  
  • HS 3020 - Social Welfare & Public Policy


    Prerequisite(s): HS 1200.
    This course focuses on social welfare legislation and policies, programs and services that flow from such legislation. Students analyze social welfare policy within the context of the social and political landscape which spawns social welfare legislation. Student will identify how social and personal values influence the formulation of social welfare policy. Consideration of definitions and theories on poverty is viewed from both the USA and a global perspective. Social and economic justice for people from diverse backgrounds and those who may be oppressed are disused. Credit(s): 3 Credit(s): 3
  
  • HS 3040 - Ethics for Human Service Profession


    Prerequisite(s): HS 1200.
    Course content reflecting these goals and objectives includes the history and evolution of values and ethics in human/social services, ethical professional behavior, and an examination of ethical decision-making processes. Credit(s): 3
  
  • HS 3520 - Applied Human Services


    Prerequisite(s): HS 1200.
    Exploration of the various roles and the functions of professional human service professionals through an examination of the theoretical practical applications of careers in in humans services. Credit(s): 3
 

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