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HSC - Health Sciences

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)

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)

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 the College of Graduate Studies, or junior or senior undergraduate standing.

Credits
3(3-0)

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 214 or graduate standing.

Credits
3(3-0)

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)

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 or hybrid format.

Credits
3(3-0)

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)

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)

HSC 512 Special Topics in Health Education

In-depth consideration of relevant, pertinent health issues.

Credits
1-12(Spec)

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
1-5(Spec)

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)

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)

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 or hybrid format.

Credits
3(3-0)

HSC 522 Consumer Health Education

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

Credits
2(2-0)

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)

HSC 524 Workshop on Health Fitness

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

Credits
2(Spec)

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)

HSC 526 Behavioral Health

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)

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)

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)

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. This course is approved for offering in a distance learning format.

Credits
1(1-0)

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. This course is approved for offering in a distance learning format.

Credits
1(Spec)

HSC 532 Diversity Issues in the Health Professions

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)

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)

HSC 536 Health Education Assessment

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)

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)

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)

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. Prerequisites: STA 282 or PSY 211 or graduate standing.

Credits
3(2-1)

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)

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)

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)

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 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)

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)

HSC 553 Cardiac Medications

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)

HSC 555 Health Education in the Elementary School

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

Credits
3(3-0)

HSC 570 Financial Aspects of Health Services Organizations

This course addresses the main issues surrounding financial administration of health services organizations, particularly hospitals. Prerequisite: ACC 201.

Credits
3(3-0)

HSC 571 Legal Aspects of Health Services Organizations

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)

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)

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)

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, 420, 421, 423, 425 with grades of C or higher.

Credits
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)

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)

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)

HSC 590 Public Health and Social Justice 3(3-0)

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)

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)

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)

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)

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)

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)

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)

HSC 612 Individualized Learning Experiences

An advisor or an advisory board will assign health-education learning experiences based on needs, background, and projected goals. Students must have the approval of their academic advisors before registering for the course. CR/NC only. Prerequisites: Approval of the academic advisor and permission of the course advisor.

Credits
1-10(Spec)

HSC 617 Community and Public Health

Problems of public health, public health services available to the community, and organization of programs of local, state, and national health agencies.

Credits
3(3-0)

HSC 619 Continuing Registration for Final Research Project

A non-credit course intended for students who have completed all program credits but still need to use university resources to complete their degree requirements.

Credits
1(1-0)

HSC 620 Adult Health Education Theory and Practice

Adult learning theories and educational methods as they apply to health education and promotion, with an emphasis on theory-grounded program design, implementation, and evaluation.

Credits
3(3-0)

HSC 630 Regional Human Anatomy

A regional approach to the structure of the human body, concentrating on the interrelationships of different anatomical structures and their clinical applications. Prerequisites: HSC 214; admission to physical therapy program, physician assistant program or graduate program in exercise science.

Credits
5(3-4)

HSC 631 Physiology of Exercise

Physiological basis of human movement and its application to training and performance. Identical with PES 631. Credit may not be earned in more than one of these courses.

Credits
4(3-2)

Cross Listed Courses

PES 631

HSC 632 Cardiopulmonary Exercise Physiology

Emphasis placed on advanced cardiopulmonary system regulation at rest and during acute exercise. Additional content will include adaptation to chronic exercise and aspects of disease.

Credits
3(3-0)

HSC 633 Neuromuscular Physiology of Exercise

Graduate course on the control and coordination of human movement with an emphasis on the plasticity and adaptability of the neuromuscular system to exercise.

Credits
3(3-0)

HSC 634 Experimental Design in Exercise Science

Examine basic fundamentals of research design related to statistical analysis, interpretation and writing essential for conducting and interpreting health, sort and exercise related research.

Credits
3(3-0)

HSC 635 Biomechanics of the Musculoskeletal System

This course focuses on understanding the morphology, histology, and mechanics of tissue in relation to biomechanics. Common experimental techniques in biomechanics will also be discussed. Pre-requisite: HSC 633.

Credits
3(3-0)

HSC 637 Advanced Exercise Physiology

Understanding the integration and application of topics in advanced exercise physiology. Prerequisites: HSC 632, 633, 634, 635, 638.

Credits
3(2-2)

HSC 638 Endocrine and Metabolic Responses to Exercise

Understanding the role of hormones in relation to physiological responses to exercise. Responses of these hormones in both normal and disease states will be discussed.

Credits
3(3-0)

HSC 640 Curriculum Design in Health Education

Systematic development of learning components for the health profession.

Credits
3(3-0)

HSC 646 Methods of Instruction and Allied Health Profession

A course designed to familiarize the student with the theory and application of teaching methodologies for the health professional. Not open to students with credit in HSC 346.

Credits
3(3-0)

HSC 670 Research Methods for Health, Physical Education and Sport, Health and

Basic research methods and techniques essential in performing and interpreting scientific studies. Identical to PES 670. Credit may not be earned in more than one of these courses. Recommended: 6 hours of graduate course work completed prior to enrollment.

Credits
3(3-0)

Cross Listed Courses

PES 670

HSC 700 Program Evaluation in the Health Fields

Major concepts, issues, and methodologies concerning the evaluation of health services delivery systems will be presented. Included is design, reporting, and utilization of findings.

Credits
3(3-0)

HSC 727 Professional Seminar

The study of health education/health promotion which includes history, foundations, literature, ethics and philosophy, professional standards and practice at the state, national and international levels. Prerequisites: 20 completed hours in health education.

Credits
3(3-0)

HSC 791 Independent Study

Taken as 3 credits for Substance Abuse option, Counseling Master's. Taken as 2 credits for Health Education Master's. Not for students taking HSC 798. CR/NC only. Prerequisite: HSC 670 or CED 695.

Credits
2-3(Spec)

HSC 797 Directed Research in Exercise Physiology

Directed research on advanced topics in Exercise Physiology, which will culminate in individual research or a creative endeavor presented as a Plan B project. CR/NC only. Prerequisites: HSC 632, 633, 634.

Credits
1-6(Spec)

HSC 798 Thesis

Complete a thesis directed by a committee in conformity with university's thesis guidelines. CR/NC only. Pre-requisite: HSC 634 or 670; permission of thesis supervisor.

Credits
1-6(Spec)