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HSC - Health Sciences

HSC 106QR Healthy Lifestyles

Focus on individual health and wellness concepts using quantitative reasoning. Designed to assist the individual in striving for lifelong learning about healthier lifestyles. Quantitative Reasoning.

Credits
3(2-1)

Prerequisites

None.

Corequisites

None.

HSC 107 Drugs and the Athlete

An orientation in basic chemical substances and nutrition as an ergogenic aid as they affect athletic performance.

Credits
1(1-0)

Prerequisites

None.

Corequisites

None.

HSC 110 Introduction to Public Health

This course is an introduction to the field of public health, exploring the relationship between individual, public choices, and systems and how that impacts health.

Credits
3(3-0)

Prerequisites

None.

Corequisites

None.

HSC 190 Introduction to Exercise Science

Introduction to the field of exercise science, including elements from the basic and clinical sciences and other allied health professions that integrate with exercise science.

Credits
1(1-0)

Prerequisites

None.

Corequisites

None.

HSC 201 Medical Terminology

A self-study module course for learning anatomical directions, planes, comprehensive clinical vocabulary, words made from word parts, and imaging terms used in health care. Recommended: Successful completion of at least two semesters of coursework at the college level.

Credits
3(3-0)

Prerequisites

None.

Corequisites

None.

HSC 203WI Leadership for the Health Professions

Engages the student in exploring, understanding and applying leadership concepts, skills, and behaviors in personal and professional development for leading in the healthcare field. Writing Intensive.

Credits
3(3-0)

Prerequisites

None.

Corequisites

None.

HSC 205 Responding to Emergencies

Includes CPR and first aid care. American Red Cross certification for first aid and CPR can be earned.

Credits
2(1-2)

Prerequisites

None.

Corequisites

None.

HSC 208 Stress Management

This course is designed to engage students in therapeutic interventions to better manage stress loads and personal health. Identical to RPL 208. Credit may not be earned in both courses. Recommended: Familiarity with general health issues.

Credits
1(1-0)

Cross Listed Courses

RPL 208

HSC 211 Human Anatomy and Physiology

Covers basic structure and function of the human body. Prepares non- science majors and health profession students to take advanced human anatomy and physiology courses. Recommended: Successful completion of a college level science course or a strong background in basic sciences, i.e. high school biology or chemistry.

Credits
3(3-0)

Prerequisites

None.

Corequisites

None.

HSC 212 Applied Anatomy and Kinesiology

Functional aspects of human anatomy and application to physical activity, exercise, and human performance. Prerequisites: HSC 211 or HSC 214.

Credits
3(3-1)

Prerequisites

HSC 211 or HSC 214

Corequisites

None.

HSC 213 Anatomy & Physiology Laboratory

A laboratory experience using techniques and procedures to develop an understanding of the human body structure and function. Prerequisite: HSC 211 or concurrent enrollment.


Credits
1(0-2)

HSC 214 Human Anatomy

A comprehensive course in the structure of the human body organized by systems. Laboratory work includes identification of fundamental anatomical structures on models and cadavers. Prerequisites: HSC 211 or 12 credit hours completed with one course in BIO or CHM or PHY.

Credits
4(3-3)

Prerequisites

HSC 211 or 12 credit hours completed with one course in BIO or CHM or PHY

Corequisites

None.

HSC 216 Biomechanics and Kinesiology

The study of functional aspects of human movement, including basic biomechanics and structural kinesiology. Prerequisites: HSC 214, HSC 215.

Credits
3(2-2)

Prerequisites

HSC 214, HSC 215

Corequisites

None.

HSC 219 Exercise Conditioning for Health Fitness Professionals

Students will learn to assess and perform various exercises utilized in personal training and strength and conditioning, and achieve a standard of fitness competence themselves. Prerequisites: HSC 211; or HSC 214, HSC 215.

Credits
2(1-2)

Prerequisites

HSC 211; or HSC 214, HSC 215

Corequisites

None.

HSC 220 Health-related Components of Fitness

Theory and practice related to exercise testing and administration for the health-related components of fitness. Practical experience in fitness evaluation, exercise technique and program design. Prerequisites: HSC 214, HSC 215.

Credits
3(2-2)

HSC 221 Public Health Theory

This course introduces public health theory and research and how they are incorporated into intervention, design and evaluation of individuals, groups, and communities. Prerequisite: HSC 110.

Credits
3(3-0)

Prerequisites

HSC 110

Corequisites

None.

HSC 235 Psychoactive Drugs

The study of psychoactive drugs: what they are; how they work; and why people use and/or abuse them; and their impact on society. Not open to students with credit in HSC 528, 529, or 530. This course may be offered in an online format. Recommended: Any natural or social science course.

Credits
3(3-0)

Prerequisites

None.

Corequisites

None.

HSC 236 Substance Abuse Intervention Programming

Investigate substance abuse programs and explore substance abuse intervention. Prerequisite: HSC 235.

Credits
3(3-0)

Prerequisites

HSC 235

Corequisites

None.

HSC 297 Special Topics

Contains subject matter not included in courses currently listed in the Bulletin. Prerequisite: Permission of Instructor.

Credits
1-12(Spec)

Prerequisites

Permission of instructor.

Corequisites

None.

HSC 302 Human Physiology

A comprehensive course that studies the function of the organ systems of the human body. Laboratory work in fundamental physiological principles is included. Prerequisite: HSC 211 or HSC 214.

Credits
4(3-2)

Prerequisites

HSC 211 or HSC 214

Corequisites

None.

HSC 308 Physiology of Sport and Exercise

Lectures on basic principles of physiology of exercise. The basics of exercise, performance conditioning, and the human organism response to these conditions. Prerequisites: HSC 211; or HSC 214, HSC 215.

Credits
3(3-0)

Prerequisites

HSC 211; or HSC 214, HSC 215

Corequisites

None.

HSC 310 ECG Assessment

Emphasis is placed on the recognition and interpretation of normal and abnormal resting and exercise ECG's. Includes lab experience in resting and exercise ECG monitoring. Recommended: A grade of C or higher in HSC 214, HSC 302; a signed Exercise Science Major: Clinical Exercise Science Option, Kinesiology Option, or Health Fitness and Performance Option.

Credits
3(3-1)

Prerequisites

None.

Corequisites

None.

HSC 311 Cardiac Monitoring and Therapy

Course emphasizing cardiac electrophysiology and interpretation of ECGs, and the mechanisms of action of cardiac medications used to treat cardiovascular diseases. Prerequisite: 56 hours completed. Recommended: CHM 120 or CHM 131; HSC 214, HSC 215.

Credits
3(3-0)

Prerequisites

56 hours completed

Corequisites

None.

HSC 315WI Critical Analysis of Contemporary Issues in Exercise and Health Science

Topics in exercise and health sciences will be researched and analyzed to substantiate and critique widely held beliefs and theories in the field. Writing Intensive. Prerequisites: Previous WI course; HSC 190.

Credits
3(3-0)

Prerequisites

Previous WI course; HSC 190

Corequisites

None.

HSC 317 Community Health

Introduction to public health, and services provided to citizens and educators by official and voluntary health agencies. This course may be offered in an online or hybrid format.

Credits
3(3-0)

Prerequisites

None.

Corequisites

None.

HSC 319 Methods and Materials in Community Health Education

This course develops skills and techniques in writing, public speaking, and group dynamics as they relate to public health and community programs. Prerequisite: A signed Public Health Major or Minor.

Credits
3(3-0)

Prerequisites

A signed Public Health Major or Minor.

Corequisites

None.

HSC 323 Community Organization Methods

The course examines the principles of community organization practice for health education. Community organization models, concepts, skills, strategies, and theories will be addressed.

Credits
3(3-0)

Prerequisites

None.

Corequisites

None.

HSC 325 Public Health Policy and Advocacy

The course presents an overview of public health policy issues, interventions, and the influence of the political, bureaucratic and social environments. Prerequisite: HSC 110. Pre/Co-requisite: HSC 221.

Credits
3(3-0)

Prerequisites

HSC 110

Corequisites

None.

HSC 333 Managing the Health of Populations

This course provides the foundation of managerial epidemiology within the context of population health management and sound healthcare delivery administration. Recommended: STA 282.

Credits
3(3-0)

Prerequisites

None.

Corequisites

None.

HSC 343 Health Education in the Elementary School

A study of health education programs and practices for teachers at the elementary school level. This course may be offered in an online format. Prerequisite: EDU 107.

Credits
2(2-0)

Prerequisites

EDU 107

Corequisites

None.

HSC 350 Community Service in the Health Educators

A service-learning experience where the student is engaged in a hands-on service project. Academic coverage includes the philosophy, objectives, and methods of community service. Prerequisite: HSC 317.

Credits
2(2-0)

Prerequisites

HSC 317

Corequisites

None.

HSC 352 Environmental Health

Emphasis on today’s environmental problems related to health, air, water, radiation, housing, urbanization, disease, weapons, and humans’ responsibilities and remedial actions to these problems.

Credits
3(3-0)

Prerequisites

None.

Corequisites

None.

HSC 390 Health and Aging

A study of age-related changes of the body, health concerns, healthy lifestyles and health care for older adults.

Credits
3(3-0)

Prerequisites

None.

Corequisites

None.

HSC 404 Epidemiology

This course covers basic principles and methods of epidemiology including determinants of disease distribution, measures of disease frequency and association, study designs, and data sources. Prerequisites: Math competency; 56 credits.

Credits
3(3-0)

Prerequisites

Math competency; 56 credits

Corequisites

None.

HSC 411 Pathophysiology

Study of body’s physiological responses to disease states. Emphasis is placed on the interactions among body systems and deviations from homeostasis. Prerequisite: HSC 211 or HSC 215 or BIO 392.

Credits
3(3-0)

Prerequisites

HSC 211 or HSC 215 or BIO 392

Corequisites

None.

HSC 414 Decision Technologies in Health Care

This course surveys two computer-based tools, simulation and geographical information systems, commonly used to market and manage the delivery of health services. Prerequisite: an introductory probability or statistics course.

Credits
3(3-0)

Prerequisites

an introductory probability or statistics course

Corequisites

None.

HSC 418 Professional Aspects of Health Education

This course will address professional issues relating to the history, philosophy, ethics, practice, settings, and competencies of health education. Prerequisites: HSC 317 or concurrent enrollment.

Credits
2(2-0)

Prerequisites

HSC 317 or concurrent enrollment

Corequisites

None.

HSC 419WI Community Health Assessment, Planning and Program Evaluation

Models, theories, methodologies, interventions, and evaluation of community health assessments and programs will be discussed, along with other health education responsibilities and initiatives. Writing Intensive. Prerequisites: HSC 319, HSC 325.

Credits
3(3-0)

Prerequisites

HSC 319, HSC 325

Corequisites

None.

HSC 420 Fitness and Performance Assessment

Practical course on testing fitness and performance including tests of cardiovascular fitness, muscular strength and endurance, flexibility, and body composition. Prerequisite: Signed Exercise Science major. Pre/Co-requisite: HSC 308.

Credits
3(2-3)

Prerequisites

Signed Exercise Science major

Corequisites

None.

HSC 421 Training for Fitness and Performance

Practical course to instruct students in leading safe and effective exercise programs in a variety of environments for athletes to sedentary individuals. Prerequisites: HSC 219, HSC 420; signed Exercise Science major: Health Fitness option or Health Fitness minor.

Credits
3(2-3)

Prerequisites

HSC 219, HSC 420; signed Exercise Science major: Health Fitness option or Health Fitness minor

Corequisites

None.

HSC 423 Practicum in Personal Training

This course is designed for students to obtain experience developing and conducting safe and effective exercise testing and training programs with clients one-on-one. CR/NC only. Prerequisite: HSC 421.

Credits
2(1-3)

Prerequisites

HSC 421

Corequisites

None.

HSC 424 Practicum in Health Fitness

Practical experience with health/fitness appraisal, exercise prescription, fitness leadership and other staff functions in various campus and community fitness facilities. CR/NC only. Prerequisites: HSC 205; 219 or 220; 308.

Credits
2(0-6)

HSC 425 Health Fitness Program Administration/Management

This course will prepare students to work in health fitness settings organizing, administering and supervising programs for apparently healthy individuals or those with controlled risks. Prerequisites: HSC 308.

Credits
3(3-0)

Prerequisites

HSC 308

Corequisites

None.

HSC 454 International Health Systems, Organizations and Policy

Overview of health systems structure, service delivery, administrative processes and policy dimensions from an international perspective. This course may be offered in an online format. Prerequisite: HSC 333 and 48 credit hours completed.

Credits
3(3-0)

Prerequisites

HSC 333 and 48 credit hours completed

Corequisites

None.

HSC 490WI Kinesiology Capstone

Students will integrate and apply their knowledge from core courses in Exercise Science: Kinesiology to transition to professional work or graduate studies. Writing Intensive. Prerequisites: Signed major in Exercise Science: Kinesiology Option; HSC 190, HSC 205, HSC 212, HSC 214, HSC 215, HSC 308 with a C+ or better.

Credits
3(3-0)

Prerequisites

Signed major in Exercise Science: Kinesiology Option; HSC 190, HSC 205, HSC 212, HSC 214, HSC 215, HSC 308 with a C+ or better

Corequisites

None.

HSC 500 Health Informatics

Health Informatics field, its major applications and data analysis methods to improve quality, accessibility and cost of healthcare. Prerequisites: STA 282 or PSY 211 or graduate standing.

Credits
3(3-0)

Prerequisites

STA 282 or PSY 211 or graduate standing

Corequisites

None.

HSC 503 Health Implications of Obesity

Obesity will be studied with special emphasis on prevalence and etiology. Modes of prevention and treatment including diet and exercise will also be discussed. Prerequisites: 56 hours completed or graduate standing.

Credits
3(3-0)

Prerequisites

56 hours completed or graduate standing

Corequisites

None.

HSC 504 International Health Education

Examines major issues in international health education, exploring the health education opportunities and challenges of addressing specific health problems of countries throughout the world. This course is approved for offering in a distance learning format. Prerequisites: Admission to Graduate Studies, or junior or senior undergraduate standing.

Credits
3(3-0)

Prerequisites

Admission to Graduate Studies, or junior or senior undergraduate standing

Corequisites

None.

HSC 505 Work Injury Prevention

The study of the etiology, epidemiology, treatment, assessment, and prevention of work-related neuromuscular and musculoskeletal conditions in the workplace. Prerequisites: HSC 211 or HSC 214 or graduate standing.

Credits
3(3-0)

Prerequisites

HSC 211 or HSC 214 or graduate standing

Corequisites

None.

HSC 506 Health and Physical Development in Late Life

This course examines in depth the processes of normal aging as well as important issues affecting the health of older adults. Prerequisites: BIO 101.

Credits
3(3-0)

Prerequisites

BIO 101

Corequisites

None.

HSC 507 Introduction to Health Service Organizations and Systems

Macro level study of healthcare systems including delivery, integration, reimbursement mechanisms, multi-organizational and inter-organizational arrangements, health policies, and future solutions. This course may be offered in an online format. Prerequisites: Completion of 56 credit hours or graduate standing.

Credits
3(3-0)

Prerequisites

Completion of 56 credit hours or graduate standing

Corequisites

None.

HSC 508 Education on Sexual Aggression for School/Community

This course addresses the realities of sexual aggression, and how schools, corporations, and communities can educate their respective populations on these topics. Identical to PES 508. Credit may not be earned in more than one of these courses.

Credits
3(Spec)

Prerequisites

None.

Corequisites

None.

Cross Listed Courses

PES 508

HSC 510 Independent Reading Experience

Individual reading-an experience designed for professional enrichment. 4-hour maximum. CR/NC only. Prerequisite: Permission of Instructor.

Credits
1-4(Spec)

Prerequisites

Permission of instructor

Corequisites

None.

HSC 512 Special Topics in Health Education

In-depth consideration of relevant, pertinent health issues.

Credits
1-12(Spec)

Prerequisites

None.

Corequisites

None.

HSC 516 Travel Course in Health Education

Topics scheduled to study health education, private and voluntary health care programs, museums, hospitals, health clinics, city and school health programs. Prerequisite: Permission of instructor.

Credits
1-15(Spec)

Prerequisites

Permission of instructor

Corequisites

None.

HSC 517 Drugs and the Elderly

An introduction to medication practices and problems among the elderly, and study of selected drugs and their effects on the aging individual. Prerequisites: HSC 390.

Credits
2(2-0)

Prerequisites

HSC 390

Corequisites

None.

HSC 519 Death Education and Suicide Prevention

A holistic study of the cultural, spiritual, legal, ethical, psychological and controversial aspects of death. Emphasis will also be placed on suicide prevention. Prerequisites: must have completed a minimum of 60 semester hours of coursework.

Credits
3(3-0)

Prerequisites

must have completed a minimum of 60 semester hours of coursework

Corequisites

None.

HSC 520 Health Services Administration

Analysis of organizational patterns, planning procedures, fiscal management, personnel management, and other administrative concerns. This course may be offered in an online format. Prerequisites: Sophomore status or higher; or graduate standing.

Credits
3(3-0)

Prerequisites

Sophomore status or higher; or graduate standing.

Corequisites

None.

HSC 522 Consumer Health Education

Issues of consumer health related to the individual, the community, and society.

Credits
2(2-0)

Prerequisites

None.

Corequisites

None.

HSC 523 AIDS Education

A concentrated study of Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome including the origin, prevalence, spread, disease process, psychosocial aspects and implications for society. This course may be offered in an online or hybrid format. Prerequisite: HSC 106 or teaching certificate.

Credits
1(1-0)

Prerequisites

HSC 106 or teaching certificate

Corequisites

None.

HSC 524 Workshop on Health Fitness

Guidelines for fitness appraisals and exercise prescription for healthy and high risk adults.

Credits
2(Spec)

Prerequisites

None.

Corequisites

None.

HSC 525 Sexually Transmitted Disease Workshop

Concentrated study of sexually transmitted diseases, modes of transmission, and role of public health agencies and schools in coping with the problem.

Credits
1(Spec)

Prerequisites

None.

Corequisites

None.

HSC 526 Behavioral Health

Concentrated study of mental health and illness as related to home, school, and community. Prerequisite: HSC 317 or HSC 235 or HSC 110; or graduate standing.

Credits
3(3-0)

HSC 527 Sex Education Workshop

Concentrated study of sex education and roles of home, school, and community. Not open to students with credit in HSC 222.

Credits
1(Spec)

Prerequisites

None.

Corequisites

None.

HSC 528 Smoking and Health Education Workshop

Concentrated study of physiological, psychological, sociological, and educational aspects of smoking. Not open to students with credit in HSC 235.

Credits
1(Spec)

Prerequisites

None.

Corequisites

None.

HSC 529 Alcohol Education Workshop

Concentrated study of physiological, psychological, and sociological aspects of alcohol education. Not open to students with credit in HSC 235.

Credits
1(1-0)

Prerequisites

None.

Corequisites

None.

HSC 530 Drug Abuse Workshop

Concentrated study of the effects of drugs and narcotics. Roles of home, school, and community in drug education. Not open to students with credit in HSC 235.

Credits
1(Spec)

Prerequisites

None.

Corequisites

None.

HSC 532 Diversity Issues in the Health Professions

This course covers diversity issues in order to help students become effective, multiculturally competent health practitioners. Prerequisites: HSC 317 or graduate standing.

Credits
3(3-0)

Prerequisites

HSC 317 or graduate standing.

Corequisites

None.

HSC 534 Workshop in Principles of Cardiovascular Health and Disease

Concentrated study of the physiological aspects of the cardiovascular system and its adaptation to stress.

Credits
1(Spec)

Prerequisites

None.

Corequisites

None.

HSC 537 Stress Reduction Workshop

Systematic evaluation of stress and methods used to effectively reduce stress to promote and maintain health and wellness. Prerequisite: 50 credit hours completed or graduate standing.

Credits
1(Spec)

Prerequisites

50 credit hours completed or graduate standing

Corequisites

None.

HSC 538WI Development of Proposals and Reports in Health Administration

Emphasize format, content, and writing skills necessary for administration of health programs to prepare grant applications, proposals, reports, and written communications. Writing Intensive. Prerequisites: 56 credit hours completed or graduate standing. Recommended: Signed major in Health Administration or Public Health Education.

Credits
3(3-0)

Prerequisites

56 credit hours completed or graduate standing

Corequisites

None.

HSC 544 Biostatistics

This class presents applied statistical concepts, principles and methods in the health services industry. Statistical procedures are applied to health, administrative, and medical data. Prerequisite: SOC 200QR or STA 282QR or PSY 211QR; or graduate standing.

Credits
3(2-1)

Prerequisites

SOC 200QR or STA 282QR or PSY 211QR; or graduate standing

Corequisites

None.

HSC 545 Health Planning

Capstone course that brings together major aspects of managing healthcare organizations and programs into the strategic planning process and methodologies. This course may be offered in an online or hybrid format. Prerequisites: HSC 500, 507, 520, 544. Pre/Co-requisites: HSC 570. Recommended: MKT 300; HSC 333, 538.

Credits
3(3-0)

Prerequisites

HSC 500, HSC 507, HSC 520, HSC 545

Corequisites

None.

HSC 546 Microcomputer Applications to the Health Sciences

Microcomputer applications in school and community health, health services administration, health promotion and exercise science, application of current software utilized by the health fields. Prerequisite: CPS 100 or BIS 104.

Credits
3(3-0)

Prerequisites

CPS 100 or BIS 105

Corequisites

None.

HSC 547 Health Risk Identification and Management

Examine cardiovascular and chronic disease risk factors and management of those risk factors with emphasis on current clinical guidelines and lifestyle interventions (e.g., physical activity/exercise). Prerequisites: 56 credit hours completed or graduate standing.

Credits
3(3-0)

Prerequisites

56 credit hours copleted or graduate standing

Corequisites

None.

HSC 550 Stress Test Administration

Course in theory and methods of administering exercise stress tests using different modes of exercise and consideration of different populations. Includes classroom and practical experience. Prerequisites: A grade of C or higher in HSC 220 or HSC 420, HSC 308, HSC 310; a signed Exercise Science Major: Clinical Exercise Science Option or a signed Health Fitness in Preventive and Rehabilitative Programs Major; or Exercise Science Graduate Status.

Credits
3(2-2)

Prerequisites

A grade of C or higher in HSC 220 or HSC 420, HSC 308, HSC 310; a signed Exercise Science Major: Clinical Exercise Science Option or a signed Health Fitness in Preventive and Rehabilitative Programs Major; or Exercise Science Graduate Status

Corequisites

None.

HSC 551 Stress Testing Interpretation

Course in analysis of information gained from exercise testing, studying deviations from normal, and applications of exercise test information in adult fitness and cardiac rehabilitation programs. Prerequisites: HSC 550 with a grade of C or higher.

Credits
3(3-1)

Prerequisites

HSC 550 with a grade of C or higher

Corequisites

None.

HSC 553 Pharmacology Use in Lifestyle Diseases

An examination of classifications, mechanisms of action, indications and names of medications used in treatment of cardiovascular diseases and associated disorders (pulmonary and metabolic diseases). Prerequisites: Admission to the Exercise Science Major: Clinical Exercise Science option or graduate standing.

Credits
3(3-0)

Prerequisites

Admission to the Exercise Science Major: Clinical Exercise Science option or graduate standing

Corequisites

None.

HSC 555 Health Education in the Elementary School

Various components of the elementary school program: instruction, curriculum, services, and administration.

Credits
3(3-0)

Prerequisites

None.

Corequisites

None.

HSC 570 Financial Aspects of Health Services Organizations

This course addresses the main issues of financial administration of health services organizations. This course may be offered in an online format. Prerequisites: ACC 201 or graduate standing.

Credits
3(3-0)

Prerequisites

ACC 201 or graduate standing

Corequisites

None.

HSC 571 Legal Aspects of Health Services Organizations

The issues studied are hospital liability, informed consent, medical staff appointments, tort and health services, and ethical issues related to healthcare. Prerequisites: Fifty-six (56) earned undergraduate credit hours; or graduate standing.

Credits
3(3-0)

HSC 572 Quality Improvement in Health Services

Basics, implementation and application of quality management and improvements specific to health care. Statistical principles and illustrative cases are presented. Recommended: HSC 520.

Credits
3(3-0)

Prerequisites

None.

Corequisites

None.

HSC 575 Exercise Science Clinical Internship

Application of knowledge and skills in an approved, supervised clinical exercise program internship; minimum of 480 hours required. CR/NC only. Prerequisites: Undergraduate students must have completed all courses in the Exercise Science Major: Clinical Option. Graduate students must have completed HSC 310, 411, 547, 550, 551, 553 with grades of C or higher.

Credits
8(Spec)

Prerequisites

Undergraduate students must have completed all courses in the Exercise Science Major: Clinical OptionGraduate students must have completed HSC 310, HSC 411, HSC 547, HSC 550, HSC 551, HSC 553 with grades of C or higher

Corequisites

None.

HSC 576 Exercise Science Fitness Internship

Application of knowledge and skills in an approved, supervised fitness internship; minimum of 480 hours required. CR/NC only. Prerequisites: Undergraduate students must have completed all courses in the Exercise Science Major: Health Fitness Option. Graduate students must have completed HSC 219, HSC 420, HSC 421, HSC 423, HSC 425 with grades of C or higher.

Credits
6-8(Spec)

HSC 580 Teaching Sexuality and Reproductive Health in Schools

A workshop designed to meet PA 226 guidelines for teacher qualifications in sex education and reproductive health by providing insight into the content of quality K-12 sex education programs. Prerequisites: A teaching certificate or approval of the instructor.

Credits
2(2-0)

Prerequisites

A teaching certificate or approval of the instructor

Corequisites

None.

HSC 581 Managed Care: Origins, Organizations, and Operations

Covers managed care programs, including Accountable Care Organizations, structures, and practice models, role of physicians and other clinicians, capitation and forms of reimbursement. This course may be offered in an online or hybrid format. Prerequisite: HSC 507. Recommended: HSC 520.

Credits
3(3-0)

Prerequisites

HSC 507

Corequisites

None.

HSC 585 Human Dissection

Students will gain experience in dissection of selected regions of human cadavers. Oral presentations and peer teaching will include the anatomical basis of relevant pathologies. Prerequisite: HSC 411 or graduate standing.

Credits
3(0-6)

Prerequisites

HSC 411 or graduate standing.

Corequisites

None.

HSC 586 Cardiovascular Disease Risk Factors in Children

Course reviews the major cardiovascular disease risk factors of children. This service learning course requires 45 hours of screening and education of children. Prerequisite: HSC 220.

Credits
3(1-4)

Prerequisites

HSC 220

Corequisites

None.

HSC 590 Public Health and Social Justice

This course provides a comprehensive understanding of social injustice and its impact on public health to help students synthesize and apply concepts to strengthen communities. Prerequisites: HSC 317 or ANT 205/SOC 205; or graduate status.

Credits
3(3-0)

Prerequisites

HSC 317 or ANT 205/SOC 205; or graduate status

Corequisites

None.

HSC 591 Legal & Regulatory Aspects of Long-Term Care

This course covers the legal and regulatory issues inherent to the long-term care industry in the United States. In addition, this course serves as preparation for individuals wishing to sit for the National Association of Board of Examiners Exam ('National Exam'). Prerequisites: undergraduate students must have completed 56 credit hours; HSC 571 recommended.

Credits
3(3-0)

Prerequisites

undergraduate students must have completed 56 credit hours

Corequisites

None.

HSC 592 Administration Issues in Long-Term Care

This course covers the facility management issues of long-term care administration, including aspects of business, regulation and human resources. Prerequisites: undergraduate students must have completed 56 credit hours; HSC 570 recommended.

Credits
3(3-0)

Prerequisites

undergraduate students must have completed 56 credit hours

Corequisites

None.

HSC 593 Resident Care Issues in Long-Term Care Administration

This course covers the residential and clinical aspects of long-term care administration. Prerequisites: undergraduate students must have completed 56 credit hours.

Credits
3(3-0)

Prerequisites

undergraduate students must have completed 56 credit hours

Corequisites

None.

HSC 595 Health Administration Internship

This course is the capstone professional experience conducted at a healthcare organization where the professional skills, knowledge and behaviors learned in the classroom are applied. CR/NC only. Prerequisites: HSC 507, 520, 545, 570, 571, and 572 and permission of internship coordinator; Recommended: HSC 333, 500, 538, 544; or Graduate Status and permission of internship coordinator.

Credits
6(6-0)

Prerequisites

HSC 507, HSC 520, HSC 545, HSC 570, HSC 571, and HSC 572 and permission of internship coordinator

Corequisites

None.

HSC 596 Substance Abuse Field Experience

Application of substance abuse prevention and substance abuse counseling principles in a licensed substance abuse agency. Experience supervised by a qualified substance abuse professional. CR/NC only. Prerequisites: Completion of all the required courses for the substance abuse minor. Permission of the substance abuse advisor.

Credits
3(Spec)

Prerequisites

Completion of all the required courses for the substance abuse minor. Permission of the substance abuse advisor

Corequisites

None.

HSC 598 Nature and Dynamics of Destructive Health Habits

Etiologies and recovery strategies of substance abuse, eating and sexual disorders and the detrimental health habits which undermine healthy lifestyles. Prerequisites: HSC 235 or graduate standing.

Credits
3(3-0)

Prerequisites

HSC 235 or graduate standing

Corequisites

None.

HSC 599 Internship - Public Health

Application of health education and health promotion principles in a community health agency. Experience supervised by a qualified health educator. CR/NC only. Prerequisites: Signed Public Health Major, completion of required courses on the major.

Credits
6(Spec)

Prerequisites

Signed Public Health Major, completion of required courses on the major.

Corequisites

None.