HSC - Health Sciences
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)
An orientation in basic chemical substances and nutrition as an ergogenic aid as they affect athletic performance. This course may be offered in an online hybrid format.
Credits
1(1-0)
Introduction to Public Health focusing on current and emerging issues in the community. The course addresses appropriate responses to problems related to current health issues. This course may be offered in an online format.
Credits
2(2-0)
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)
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)
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)
Includes CPR and first aid care. American Red Cross certification for first aid and CPR can be earned.
Credits
2(1-2)
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)
Functional aspects of human anatomy and application to physical activity, exercise, and human performance. Prerequisites:
HSC 211 or 214.
Credits
3(3-1)
A learning experience using laboratory techniques and procedures to develop an understanding of the human body structure and function. Prerequisite:
HSC 211 or concurrent enrollment.
Credits
1(0-2)
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)
A comprehensive course that studies the function of the organ systems of the human body. Laboratory work in fundamental physiological principles is included. Pre/Co-Requisite:
HSC 214.
Credits
4(3-2)
The study of functional aspects of human movement, including basic biomechanics and structural kinesiology. Prerequisites:
HSC 214,
HSC 215.
Credits
3(2-2)
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 214, 215.
Credits
2(1-2)
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, 215.
Credits
3(2-2)
The course builds on basic public health concepts and theory and how they are incorporated into intervention, design and evaluation of individual, group and communities. This course may be offered in an online format. Prerequisite:
HSC 110.
Credits
2(2-0)
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)
Investigate substance abuse programs and explore substance abuse intervention. Prerequisite:
HSC 235.
Credits
3(3-0)
Contains subject matter not included in courses currently listed in the Bulletin. Prerequisite: Permission of Instructor.
Credits
1-12(Spec)
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, 215.
Credits
3(3-0)
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. Prerequisites: A grade of C or higher in
HSC 214, 215; a signed Exercise Science Major: Clinical Exercise Science Option or a signed Health Fitness in Preventive and Rehabilitative Major.
Credits
2(2-1)
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 131;
HSC 214, 215.
Credits
3(3-0)
A 30-hour field experience of on-site observation and participation under the supervision of the department and a secondary school health education teacher. CR/NC only. Prerequisites:
EDU 107;
HSC 205,
HSC 211, HSC 222,
HSC 235;
HSC 503 or
FNS 370.
Credits
1(Spec)
Topics inexercise 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)
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)
Skills and techniques in writing, developing health education materials, public speaking, and group dynamics as they relate to community programs. Prerequisite: A signed Community Health Major or minor.
Credits
3(3-0)
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)
The course presents an overview of public health policy issues, interventions, and the influence of the political, bureaucratic and social environments. This course may be offered in an online delivery format. Prerequisite:
HSC 110; Pre/Co-requisites:
HSC 221.
Credits
3(3-0)
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)
A study of health education programs and practices for teachers at the elementary school level. Prerequisite: Tier One: Pre-Admission of Candidacy to Teacher Education.
Credits
2(2-0)
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)
Investigates today’s environmental problems related to health, air, water, radiation, housing, urbanization, disease, weapons, and humans’ responsibilities for and remedial actions to these problems. This course may be offered in an online format.
Credits
3(3-0)
A study of age-related changes of the body, health concerns, healthy lifestyles and health care for older adults.
Credits
3(3-0)
Introduction to basic principles and methods of epidemiology including: determinants of disease distribution, measures of disease frequency and association, study design, and data sources. Prerequisites: Math competency; 56 credits.
Credits
3(3-0)
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)
Course addresses competencies, professionalism, and issues in school health education, including a 60-hour onsite field experience. Pre/Co- requisite: HSC 346.
Credits
3(2-1)
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)
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)
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. Prerequisite:
HSC 319, 323.
Credits
3(3-0)
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)
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, 420; signed Exercise Science major: Health Fitness option or Health Fitness minor.
Credits
3(2-3)
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)
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)
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)
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)
Students will integrate and apply their knowledge from core courses in Exercise Science: Kinesiology to transition to professional work or graduate studies. Writing Intensive. This course may be offered in an online format. Prerequisites: Signed major in Exercise Science: Kinesiology Option;
HSC 190, 205, 212, 214, 215, 308 with a C+ or better.
Credits
3(3-0)
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)
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)
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)
The study of the etiology, epidemiology, treatment, assessment, and prevention of work-related neuromuscular and musculoskeletal conditions in the workplace. Prerequisites:
HSC 211 or 214 or graduate standing.
Credits
3(3-0)
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)
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 or hybrid format.
Credits
3(3-0)
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)
Cross Listed Courses
PES 508
Individual reading-an experience designed for professional enrichment. 4-hour maximum. CR/NC only. Prerequisite: Permission of Instructor.
Credits
1-4(Spec)
In-depth consideration of relevant, pertinent health issues.
Credits
1-12(Spec)
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)
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)
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)
Analysis of organizational patterns, planning procedures, fiscal management, personnel management, and other administrative concerns. This course may be offered in an online or hybrid format.
Credits
3(3-0)
Issues of consumer health related to the individual, the community, and society.
Credits
2(2-0)
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)
Guidelines for fitness appraisals and exercise prescription for healthy and high risk adults.
Credits
2(Spec)
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)
Concentrated study of mental health and illness as related to home, school, and community. This course may be offered in an online or hybrid format.
Credits
3(3-0)
Concentrated study of sex education and roles of home, school, and community. Not open to students with credit in HSC 222.
Credits
1(Spec)
Concentrated study of physiological, psychological, sociological, and educational aspects of smoking. Not open to students with credit in
HSC 235.
Credits
1(Spec)
Concentrated study of physiological, psychological, and sociological aspects of alcohol education. Not open to students with credit in
HSC 235. This course is approved for offering in a distance learning format.
Credits
1(1-0)
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. This course is approved for offering in a distance learning format.
Credits
1(Spec)
This course covers diversity issues in order to help students become effective, multiculturally competent health practitioners. This course may be offered in an online format. Prerequisites:
ATR 383 or
HSC 317; or graduate standing.
Credits
3(3-0)
Concentrated study of the physiological aspects of the cardiovascular system and its adaptation to stress.
Credits
1(Spec)
Content, skills and application to develop and use assessment and evaluation strategies for health education. Prerequisites: HSC 222, 223, 224 Co-requisites: HSC 340, 346.
Credits
3(3-0)
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)
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)
This class presents applied statistical concepts, principles and methods in the health services industry. Statistical procedures are applied to health, administrative, and medical data. Prerequisites: STA 282 or PSY 211 or graduate standing.
Credits
3(2-1)
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)
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)
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)
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 420, 308, 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)
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)
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
2(2-0)
Various components of the elementary school program: instruction, curriculum, services, and administration.
Credits
3(3-0)
This course addresses the main issues surrounding financial administration of health services organizations, particularly hospitals. Prerequisite:
ACC 201.
Credits
3(3-0)
The issues studied are hospital liability, informed consent, medical staff appointments, tort and health services, ethical issues related to health care.
Credits
3(3-0)
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)
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)
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, 420, 421, 423, 425 with grades of C or higher.
Credits
8(Spec)
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)
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)
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)
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. This course may be offered in an online format. Prerequisites:
HSC 317 or
ANT 205/
SOC 205; or graduate student status.
Credits
3(3-0)
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)
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)
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)
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)
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)
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)
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 Community Health Education or Public Health Education Major; completion of required courses on the major; permission of instructor; or graduate status; permission of instructor.
Credits
6(Spec)