Health Science
B.S. in Health Science
The Health Science major is a pre-professional interdisciplinary degree program designed to prepare students for a broad range of careers in the health professions that includes entry-level opportunities in allied health careers or graduate programs in the allied health professions such as physician assistant, physical therapy, and occupational therapy, among others.
Based on a liberal arts education, the BS in Health Science offers a flexible and coherent course of interdisciplinary study grounded in basic and health sciences that can lead to a vast array of allied health careers. Students choosing this major will work with an advisor to complete a course of study that best meets their career goals. In addition, the health science major is an excellent choice for students with an associate’s degree seeking to earn a bachelor’s degree. It is especially attractive to students looking for a major with high career potential.
Career Opportunities
Career opportunities for health science graduates include entry level non-clinical administrative support positions in the healthcare industry such as medical assistant, dental assistant, healthcare administration; health education; healthcare informatics; public health departments or other health service agencies; community clinics; insurance industry; hospitals; or in the pharmaceutical industry. Graduates may also choose to enter graduate programs in the allied health professions such as physician assistant, physical therapy, optometry occupational therapy, as well as degree programs in medicine, dentistry, veterinary medicine, and many others.
The department offers a B.S. in Biology; a B.S. in Chemistry; a B.S. in Health Science; and a B.S. in Medical Technology. A pre-medical post-baccalaureate certificate program is also available to college graduates who wish to complete requirements for admission to medical and other health professional schools.
Completion of a healthcare internship and the capstone seminar is required for the B.S. in Health Science. Each student must submit a paper which demonstrates a clear understanding of the characteristics of the student’s chosen healthcare field. Upon successful completion of the outcome assessment requirement, students will:
1.explain key characteristics of the health professions and trends in healthcare delivery.
2.integrate academic knowledge with practical knowledge through observation and participation in the healthcare delivery process under professional supervision.
3.clearly express career goals based on a sophisticated understanding of their personal competencies and the characteristics of their chosen field.
STUDENTS WHO MAJOR IN HEALTH SCIENCE MUST COMPLETE:
Course Code : BI 101
Course Description :
The first course in a two-semester introductory biology sequence. Covers molecules, cells, genetics, and evolution.
Credit : 3
Prerequisites :
MA130
Co requisites :
MA 113 or higher.
Course Code : BI 101L
Course Description :
Laboratory explorations on topics covered in BI 101.
Credit : 1
Prerequisites :
MA130
Co requisites :
BI 101.
Course Code : BI 102
Course Description :
The second course in a two-semester introductory biology sequence. Covers diversity of organisms, form and function in plants and animals, and ecology.
Credit : 3
Prerequisites :
BI101
Course Code : BI 102L
Course Description :
Change description to: Laboratory explorations on topics covered in BI 102.
Credit : 1
Prerequisites :
BI101
Co requisites :
BI 102.
Course Code : BU 213
Course Description :
This course introduces fundamental concepts in managing various kinds of healthcare organizations (HCOs) in the United States, emphasizing the integrated approach to management needed in today’s complex healthcare delivery system. The course introduces the foundational structure and operation of the U.S. health care system and addresses challenges in the delivery of effective health care. Topics include the history and evolution of healthcare in the United States and its evolution, the role of participants in healthcare delivery, the nature and scope of various HCOs (hospitals, nursing homes, ambulatory care centers, rehabilitation centers, physician offices, etc.), the administration and financing of healthcare, the concept of managed care, and the role of government in healthcare delivery.
Credit : 3
Course Code : BI 207
Course Description :
How animals, including humans, function from the molecular to whole organism level. Includes comparative and medical aspects of physiology.
Credit : 3
Prerequisites :
BI103, BI102, MA131
Course Code : BI 207L
Course Description :
Explores physiology through standard and original experiments. Develops skills in communication and research.
Credit : 3
Co requisites :
BI207
Course Code : BI 208
Course Description :
A continuation of BI 207. This course covers transport, absorption, excretion and the human life cycle. This course is cross-linked in content with BI 204.
Credit : 3
Prerequisites :
BI207, BI201
Course Code : BI 208L
Course Description :
Explores anatomy using models and preserved specimens and the dissection of select vertebrates.
Credit : 1
Co requisites :
BI208
Course Code : CH 111
Course Description :
Introduces fundamental concepts of stoichiometry and thermochemistry; ionic and covalent bonding are discussed as functions of electronic structure; properties of gases, liquids, solids and solutions are explored. Students dropping CH 111 should automatically be dropped from CH 011.
Credit : 3
Prerequisites :
MA130
Course Code : CH 111L
Course Description :
Laboratory that accompanies CH 111. Incorporates experiments in substance separation, identification, and synthesis, and for determination of physical and thermodynamic constants. Introduces research literature format.
Credit : 1
Instruction methods : lab: 3 Hours
Co requisites :
CH111
Course Code : CH 112
Course Description :
Continues CH 111. Introduction to principles of chemical kinetics, equilibrium reactions with emphasis on acids and bases, and electrochemistry; thermochemistry is examined in greater detail.
Credit : 3
Prerequisites :
CH 111
Co requisites :
MA 131
Course Code : CH 112L
Course Description :
Laboratory that accompanies CH 112. Incorporates experiments to determine kinetic rates, equilibrium constants, and ionic, acidic, and basic properties of substances. Introduces qualitative analysis.
Credit : 1
Instruction methods : lab: 3 Hours
Co requisites :
CH112
Course Code : MA 130
Course Description :
Studies the real number system, algebraic expressions, exponents, radicals, solutions of equations and inequalities, rational and polynomial functions; emphasizes the use of algebraic techniques in the solution of problems from a variety of disciplines.
Credit : 3
Prerequisites :
MA 090 or placement test
Course Code : MA 131
Course Description :
Concentrates on the exponential logarithmic trigonometric and inverse trigonometric functions, their graphs, properties and relations; also included are polar coordinates and the conic sections. Recommended as preparation in trigonometry for the study of calculus.
Credit : 3
Instruction methods : Lecture: 3 Hours
Prerequisites :
MA 130
Course Code : PS 335
Course Group(s) : Psychology 300 Level Courses, Psychology Cluster 4
Course Description :
Provides an introduction to the biological, psychological, and social factors that interact to influence physical health and illness. The course examines research on the application of psychological models to the maintenance of health and to the prevention and treatment of illness. Topics include lifestyle choices and health; stress and stress management; pain and pain management; psychoneuroimmunology; chronic illness; adherence to medical treatment recommendations; and alternative medicine.
Credit : 3
Course Code : SO 334
Course Description :
Examines major topics in the sociology of medicine including socio-cultural concepts of health and disease; consequences of illness; the social context of health care; and problem areas such as mental illness, ethical issues and the high costs of health care.
Credit : 3
Course Code : HS 342
Course Description :
Affords the students an opportunity to learn about current issues in the health professions from healthcare professionals and experts in the field. The goal of the seminar is to enable participants to obtain accurate and comprehensive information about the healthcare profession and make an informed career choice. May be used to research and compose the Senior Capstone Paper.
Credit : 1
Prerequisites :
Junior status, Students must have passed (minimum grade of C) all 200-level science courses in their major before registering for this course. Open to all students interested in a career in the health professions.
Course Code : HS 489
Course Description :
A structured healthcare internship that provides opportunity for practical experience and preprofessional mentoring in a variety of healthcare delivery settings, this supervised learning environment introduces interns to the research and clinical environment for healthcare professionals. In consultation with an internship advisor, the student secures an appropriate internship site. Each intern is supervised and mentored on-site by a health care professional, and is assigned to a faculty advisor from Caldwell University’s Department of Natural and Physical Sciences who helps the student integrate academic coursework and research experience with the practical lessons learned in the field. The student meets learning objectives and goals, works 120 hours at the internship site, and completes related academic assignments.
Credit : 3
Prerequisites :
Junior status, health science major with cumulative grade point average of 2.5 or higher. Students must have completed the capstone seminar before registering for this course.
And 16 credits of elective courses, from at least two different disciplines
Biology Cluster
Course Code : BI 210
Course Description :
Introduces cellular morphology and physiology. Discussions include membrane structure, transport channels, membrane receptors and signal transduction, motility as well as mechanisms of cellular reproduction such as DNA replication, transcription, translation and regulation of gene expression. An experimental approach is used to familiarize students with treatments of experimental data.
Credit : 3
Prerequisites :
CH401, BI207
Course Code : BI 210L
Course Description :
Current techniques in cell and molecular biology are presented and selected topics discussed in BI 210 lectures are further illustrated with laboratory experiments. Techniques include preparation of DNA, RNA and cellular organelles; electrophoretic separations of proteins and nucleic acids; and selected biochemical assays.
Credit : 1
Co requisites :
BI210
Course Code : BI 216
Course Description :
Applies statistical methods of analysis to the medical/health and natural sciences. Introduces sampling, descriptive statistics, probability and experimental design methods as used in biological experiments. Also covers discrete and continuous probability distributions, hypothesis testing, correlation and regression.
Credit : 3
Prerequisites :
BI102
Course Code : BI 301
Course Description :
Investigates structure, function and associations of cells, tissues and organs of humans. Emphasis on normal histology.
Credit : 3
Prerequisites :
BI207
Course Code : BI 301L
Course Description :
Examines histologic slides of normal mammalian tissues and organs in correlation with BI 301.
Credit : 1
Co requisites :
BI301
Course Code : BI 302
Course Description :
Studies the major developmental stages and processes with an emphasis on vertebrate embryos. Discusses gametogenesis, fertilization, cleavage, formation of primitive germ layers, differentiation, tissue induction and organogenesis using classical descriptive and comparative embryology, and current molecular and cellular concepts.
Credit : 3
Prerequisites :
BI207
Course Code : BI 302L
Course Description :
Traces the morphological development of organisms from the maturation process to total embryonic development. Representative organisms include the starfish, frog, chick and pig.
Credit : 1
Co requisites :
BI302
Course Code : BI 305
Course Description :
Presents a balanced detailed approach to ecology focusing on plant and animal interactions and their relationship to their environment, ecosystem dynamics, ecosystem analysis related to conservation of resources, quantitative models related to sustainability, and species diversity. Course in statistics will be helpful.
Credit : 3
Prerequisites :
BI102 and MA131
Course Code : BI 305L
Course Description :
Introduces student to field, laboratory, experimentation relation to plant and animal aggregation, population interactions, ecosystem structure and function, and adverse environmental conditions on ecosystems.
Credit : 1
Co requisites :
BI305
Course Code : BI 315
Course Description :
Treats morphology, physiology and genetics of selected microorganisms and their role in environmental, health, and industrial processes.
Credit : 3
Instruction methods : Lecture: 3 Hours
Prerequisites :
CH112, BI207 or CH401
Course Code : BI 315L
Course Description :
Reinforces and illustrates concepts introduced in BI 315. Students learn to work with and understand microorganisms and learn to recognize microbiological phenomena from experimental findings, ultimately applying such findings to broad biological principles.
Credit : 1
Co requisites :
BI315
Course Code : BI 316
Course Description :
Investigates the sources and mechanisms of the immunological responses, focusing on mechanisms in the human body.
Credit : 3
Instruction methods : Lecture: 3 Hours
Prerequisites :
BI315, CH112
Course Code : BI 316L
Course Description :
Provides practical exposure to both current and more traditional immunological methodologies. Students are introduced to techniques such as antibody production, analyses of antibodies as well as cellular interactions among various populations of immune cells.
Credit : 1
Co requisites :
BI316
Course Code : BI 402
Course Description :
Studies the principles of modern and Mendelian genetics, including structure of genes and chromosomes, patterns and mechanisms of transmission, nature and cause of mutations, polygenic inheritance, genetic mapping, and population genetics. Introduces theories of genetic engineering.
Credit : 3
Prerequisites :
CH401, BI207
Course Code : BI 402L
Course Description :
Introduces natural science majors to the techniques of project and experimental design. Students conduct independent research and analysis. 1 hr. meeting with lab time as required.
Credit : 1
Instruction methods : lab: 3 Hours
Prerequisites :
NS311 and permission of instructor
Co requisites :
BI402
Course Code : BI 405
Course Description : An introduction to the mechanisms of disease. Students will learn how diseases are caused at the molecular, cellular, and organ system levels, and how diseases affect structure and function. The biological basis of treatment will also be explored.
Instruction methods : Lecture: 3 Hours
Prerequisites : BI315, BI207
Chemistry Cluster
Course Code : CH 203
Course Description :
Introduces the theoretical aspects of organic chemistry stressing mechanisms, energy considerations and stereochemical implications of substitution, elimination and addition reactions. Physical and chemical properties of some organic compounds are discussed through functional group analysis.
Credit : 4
Prerequisites :
CH112
Course Code : CH 203L
Course Description :
Laboratory that accompanies CH 203. Laboratory procedures include recrystallization, distillation, extraction, and chromatography. Typical reactions include free radical halogenation, nucleophilic substitution, electrophilic aromatic substitution and elimination. Introduction to chemical literature and selected analytical instrumentation is also stressed.
Credit : 1
Instruction methods : lab: 4 Hours
Co requisites :
CH203
Course Code : CH 204
Course Description :
Functional group properties, synthesis and reactions are continued with greater emphasis on structural determination and retrosynthetic techniques.
Credit : 4
Prerequisites :
CH203
Course Code : CH 204L
Course Description :
Laboratory that accompanies CH 204. Typical experiments include: Grignard, aldol, Cannizzaro, oxidation, reduction, and amide formation. Several unknown compounds are identified and literature searches are required.
Credit : 1
Instruction methods : lab: 4 Hours
Co requisites :
CH204
Course Code : CH 401
Course Description :
Investigates the chemistry of proteins, enzymes and enzyme systems, carbohydrates, lipids and nucleic acids; studies glycolysis, Krebs Cycle, basic membrane structure, transcription of DNA and biotechnology techniques.
Credit : 3
Prerequisites :
CH204
Course Code : CH 407
Course Description :
This course will explore how drugs are designed. Structive-activity relationships (SAR), and bulk properties of drugs (partitioning, solubility) will be studied as a function of the chemical classification of medication. Receptor site topography will be correlated with drug structure and drug design. Pharmacokinetcs of drugs.
Credit : 3
Instruction methods : Lecture: 3 Hours
Prerequisites :
CH204
Course Code : CH 412
Course Description :
Important organic synthetic techniques will be investigated. Students will be able to understand and semisynthetic and total synthetic mythologies that lead to the manufacturing of medicines.
Credit : 3
Instruction methods : Lecture: 3 Hours
Prerequisites :
CH204, CH204L
Course Code : CH 420
Course Description :
Students will be expected to understand the biochemical underpinnings of the mode of action of various pharmacologic agents (pharmacodynamics).
Credit : 3
Instruction methods : Lecture: 3 Hours
Prerequisites :
CH 401
Physics Cluster
Course Code : PY 201
Course Description :
Focuses on the fundamental principles and phenomena of physics; motion, Newton's Laws, work and energy, momentum, rotational dynamics and machines. Course is quantitative and closely allied with mathematics.
Credit : 3
Prerequisites :
MA131, MA221, MA220
Course Code : PY 201L
Course Description :
Tests the laws derived in PY 201 through experimentation.
Credit : 1
Instruction methods : lab: 3 Hours
Co requisites :
PY201
Course Code : PY 202
Course Description :
Continues PY 201. Topics discussed are heat, light, sound, electricity and magnetism.
Credit : 3
Prerequisites :
Any 100-level math course; PY101 or PY201, MA120, MA112, MA131
Course Code : PY 202L
Course Description :
Tests the laws derived in PY 202 through experimentation.
Credit : 1
Instruction methods : lab: 3 Hours
Co requisites :
PY202
Health Science Cluster
Course Code : HS 101
Course Description :
Provides a working knowledge of the special language and terms used in the healthcare environment for students in pre-health professional studies. Includes a study of the basic language related to the medical science, word analysis, construction, spelling and definitions of the vocabulary used in the medical, dental and health professions field. Meets the prerequisite requirement for admission to health professional programs such as medicine; dentistry; occupational therapy; physical therapy; physician assistant, and other healthcare fields.
Credit : 2
Instruction methods : Lecture: 2 Hours
Prerequisites :
BI 110 The Human Body, or BI 203 Human Anatomy and Physiology I, or BI 207 Physiology.
Math Cluster
Course Code : MA 207
Course Description :
Introduces the fundamentals of statistics as employed in a variety of disciplines. Includes sampling, descriptive statistics, probability, discrete and continuous probability distributions, hypothesis testing, correlation and regression.
Credit : 3
Prerequisites :
MA120, MA131, MA130, MA112, MA222, MA140, MA220, MA116, MA106, Core requirement in mathematics.
Course Code : MA 220
Course Description :
Develops the basic theorems of calculus; develops the concepts of limit and continuity; studies techniques for finding the limit and the derivative of algebraic and trigonometric functions; applies the techniques of calculus to curve sketching, the study of motion and other fields of application; introduction to integral calculus.
Credit : 4
Prerequisites :
MA131 or placement test
Psychology Cluster
Course Code : PS 201
Course Group(s) : Psychology 200 Level Courses, Psychology Cluster 3
Course Description :
Discusses physical, cognitive, social, and emotional development from the prenatal period through adolescence. Genetic, environmental, and socio-cultural influences are considered.
Credit : 3
Course Code : PS 208
Course Group(s) : Psychology 200 Level Courses
Course Description :
Introduces descriptive and inferential statistical methods to summarize, organize, and interpret data. Topics include data organization, measures of central tendency, variability, z-scores, logic of hypothesis testing, t-tests, ANOVA, and correlation.
Credit : 3
Prerequisites :
MA220, MA130, MA117, MA116, MA208, MA131, MA207, MA222, MA221, MA106, MA108, MA 105, MA 112
Course Code : PS 215
Course Group(s) : Psychology 200 Level Courses, Psychology Cluster 2
Course Description :
Examines the physical, social and psychological aspects of the sexual experience. The student learns how sexuality relates to reproduction, intimacy, attraction, values, the life cycle, and inhibitions and dysfunctions. Current issues in pregnancy, birth control, sexually transmitted disease and infection, and sexual preference are discussed.
Credit : 3
Course Code : PS 314
Course Group(s) : Psychology 300 Level Courses, Psychology Cluster 2
Course Description :
Examines socio-cultural, group and interpersonal influences on behavior. Topics include attitudes, communication, persuasion, mind control, social learning, psychic trauma, aggression, altruism, attraction, prejudice and applications of psychology to the courts.
Credit : 3
Sociology Cluster
Course Code : SO 101
Course Description :
Introduces the study of society and acquaints the student with principles and major areas of sociological inquiry. Examines topics related to the individual, culture, deviance and social inequalities.
Credit : 3
Course Code : SO 231
Course Description :
Investigates poverty as a product of a complex social system and theories and strategies for its alleviation.
Credit : 3
Course Code : SO 323
Course Description :
Involves the study of the history of ethnic, cultural and religious subgroups in present day societies; inter-group relations as they are influenced by competition, conflict and prejudice; the significance of these relationships to the structure of society.
Credit : 3
Course Code : SO 326
Course Description :
Examines theories of inequality, social ranking, and the distribution of resources and opportunity as they affect individuals and groups in social institutions, lifestyles, value systems, and quality of life. Variables of power, power elites, class consciousness, alienation, class mobility, and stratification criteria will be explored.
Credit : 3
Course Code : SO 330
Course Description :
Examines American dating, marriage, and family patterns with emphasis on the family life cycle, parenting and family disorganization.
Credit : 3
Course Code : SO 339
Course Description :
Details the non-physical aspects of aging; the developmental and group behavior of adults following maturation.
Credit : 3
Philosophy Cluster
Course Code : PH 210
Course Description :
Investigates the question What is the human person from an interdisciplinary viewpoint; the mind-body problem, the uniqueness of the human person and the question of freedom.
Credit : 3
Course Code : PH 230
Course Description :
This course considers different questions about the nature of moral “right” and “wrong” such as what ethics are, the importance of moral character, the nature of justice and virtue, and how the good of the individual compares to the good of society. Different conceptions of the human person in relation to certain ethical theories such as virtue ethics, Natural Law, utilitarianism, and relativism may be discussed. The connection of these ethical theories to historical thinkers such as Aristotle, St. Thomas Aquinas, Hobbes, Kant, and Mill may also be addressed. Finally, the class may consider the application of these theories to contemporary moral issues such as abortion, euthanasia, war, environmental concerns, capital punishment, and others.
Credit : 3
Public Health Cluster
Course Code : PU 200
Course Description :
This course provides Public Health Education majors with a fundamental understanding of the professional field of public health education and other health related fields. Students will identify and explore the theoretical and practical issues in the field of population health locally, nationally and globally. Successful completion of the course provides students with the ability to identity and apply principles of population health teaching to promote health and prevent disease. Students will explore the cultural, social and economic barriers faced by individuals, groups and communities that affect population health. Students will receive an understanding of the role of health educator in promoting health and preventing disease as they identify methods for assessment, planning, implementing and evaluating an intervention for an identified population through academic experiences including experiential learning within the community.
Course Code : PU 205
Course Description :
Students will receive an overview of how social and behavioral sciences contribute to our understanding of health behavior. This course provides an introduction to health belief theories and describes the relationship between health belief and health promotion interventions. Associations between behavior and selected major health issues will be discussed. Emphasis is placed on research related to determinants of health behavior and interventions to improve population health.
Credit : 3
Course Code : PU 301
Course Description :
This course provides an introduction to epidemiology and covers the fundamentals of infectious disease epidemiology, environmental epidemiology, and psychosocial behavioral epidemiology. Students will examine the epidemiology of infectious diseases, chronic diseases and their impact on population health. Basic concepts of epidemiology and biostatistics will be applied to public health problems to measure and describe population health. Students will learn to apply basic epidemiologic concepts to public health practice and to promote public health at the population level.
Credit : 3
Course Code : PU 410
Course Description :
Students will receive an overview of the role nutrition plays in public health, as well as community and global health. This course introduces nutrition and food science, while also considering health belief theories and describes the relationship between nutrition that will contribute to healthy outcomes for the public, food intake and health promotion interventions. Associations between behavior and selected major health issues will be discussed. Emphasis is placed on nutrition education as vital to healthy behavior and interventions to improve population health.
Credit : 3
Business Cluster
Course Code : BU 101
Course Description :
Introduces students to the essentials of economics and how economics affects households, businesses and government. Topics include concepts of supply and demand, savings and investments, and the production, distribution and consumption of goods and services. Students gain a moral, ethical and practical perspective in exploring the dynamics of economic change occurring in world markets and its impact on populations and governments. This course cannot be taken for major credit for any Business or Computer Science major except for Healthcare Administration.
Credit : 3
Course Code : BU 105
Course Description :
Surveys the various fields of business. The student will be introduced to the different forms of business ownership, managerial skills, marketing principles, accounting, financial analysis, computer terminology, money and banking, business law and international trade.
Credit : 3 – 3
Course Code : BU 214
Course Description :
The United States Healthcare system is facing continuous change on multiple fronts: access to care, quality of health care, rapidly changing technologies in prevention, treatment, and administration, informed consent and patient access to information and healthcare records, and recent legislative changes to Medicare and the Affordable Care Act. This course explores the ethical implications facing various kinds of healthcare facilities and practices, underscored by the essential tension between effective healthcare delivery and rising costs. Topics addressed include ethical theory and justice, moral integrity, organizational mission and culture, institutional codes of ethics, patient-centered issues (privacy, experimentation and autonomy, end-of-life issues), public health ethics (population health and epidemiology), market forces, and community responsibility.
Credit : 3
Course Code : BU 217
Course Description :
An overview of the basic accounting theory as applied to healthcare organizations, including fundamental accounting vocabulary (assets, liabilities, owners equity/net assets, the accounting equation, Generally Accepted Accounting Principles), and an introduction to accounting tools and concepts, including key financial statements, valuation of assets and equities, recording and reporting financial information, depreciation, audits, ratio analysis, and capital structure and analysis.
Credit : 3
Instruction methods : Lecture: 3 Hours
Prerequisites :
MA112 or other equivalent math core.
Course Code : BU 223
Course Description :
The increasingly well-educated patient in the highly-regulated healthcare marketplace presents new challenges to healthcare providers and facilities. Innovative approaches are required to provide information for patients-as-consumers. This course introduces foundational principles in marketing with particular emphasis on the unique applications to the healthcare industry. Topics include basic marketing concepts (marketing process and marketing strategy), fundamentals of consumer-patient focus (market research, market segmentation, buyer behavior), and the marketing mix (product, price, distribution, promotion and advertising, selling and sales management).
Credit : 3
Course Code : BU 260
Course Description :
This course focuses on the basic management skills of planning, organizing, leading, and controlling, with additional emphasis on ethics, social responsibility, and management skills for the future. This course deals with understanding the manager’s job, decision-making, motivation, leading change, and innovation.
Credit : 3
Instruction methods : Lecture: 3 Hours
Prerequisites :
BU105
Course Code : BU 470
Course Description :
Focuses on organizational structure, employment policies and selecting, performance appraisal, training and development, motivation, morale, discipline and grievance handling, financial compensation, health and safety and ethics in personnel.
Credit : 3
Prerequisites :
BU260
Course Code : CS 310
Course Description :
An overview of the knowledge necessary to understand HIT (healthcare information technology) and develop skills in HIT management, including topics in hardware, software, and communication systems; operational, management, and clinical applications; and selection, implementation, and valuation. The importance of HIT strategic alignment is evaluated and emphasized in the rapidly-changing economic, political, regulatory, and technological arenas of today’s healthcare industry, with specific application to networks, security, health records, administrative and financial systems, project portfolio management, and strategic competitive advantage.
Credit : 3
Prerequisites :
CS 115 or waiver
Medical Humanities
Course Code : AT 230
Course Group(s) : Fine Arts Requirement
Course Description :
This course offers an introduction to the art therapy profession. Students will learn about the interface of art and therapy, as well as basic theory and application. Students will participate in experiential art exercises which will provide exposure to the use of the creative process of communicating through art.
Credit : 3
Course Code : EN 230
Course Description :
This course focuses on writers who have depicted illness and the universal questions common to all humans as they face their own mortality. While there is a long history of literature that reflects this topic, this course will consider more contemporary illnesses through the genres of fiction, nonfiction, drama and poetry to make discussion more relevant for students
Credit : 3
Course Code : MU 231
Course Group(s) : Fine Arts Requirement
Course Description :
This course will introduce the student to the music therapy profession. It will cover basic literature in music therapy, basic assumptions and practices and orient the student to clinical applications of music as therapy. An emphasis will be placed on experiential learning, research and writing.
Credit : 3
Course Code : NU 202
Course Description :
This course addresses ethical considerations related to caring for people and their families at end-of-life. Through understanding and application of philosophical, literary, religious/spiritual, biophysical, psychosocial and cultural knowledge related to end-of-life issues, students will be able to better comprehend the complexities that accompany the dying process and to integrate and apply ethics-based principles and activities in relating to and caring for people and their families at end-oflife in today’s socio-cultural environment. Students will begin to develop and clarify their specific roles in providing sensitive, meaningful and ethical interactions with and care for the dying and their families as they experience and apply the course content within the context of their own personal and professional mission and values. Students will have the opportunity to develop deeper introspection, ethical awareness, openness and respect for human differences and the value of human life as they reflect on end-of-life matters.
Credit : 2
Course Code : NU 210
Course Description :
This course analyzes legal and ethical aspects of the healthcare industry, including the historical progression of ethical standards, the changing legal requirements, and the impact of medical insurance on healthcare delivery. This course explores the fundamental legal standards as enhanced by state and industry ethical standards and codes of ethics, as applied in all areas of healthcare, from the direct care of clients to the management of healthcare and financial reimbursement for healthcare. This course is designed for all students, those pursuing health-related majors and those who are interested in the ethical challenges encountered in healthcare delivery. The course requires ethical inquiry and analysis to achieve effective decisionmaking in healthcare.
Credit : 2
Course Code : TH 215
Course Description :
Studies the complex moral dilemmas resulting from developments in biomedical research, the practice of medicine and the delivery of health care from a contemporary Catholic perspective.
Credit : 3
Course Code : TH 304
Course Description :
This course will present a history of Catholic Health Care and Hospitals in the United States. Special emphasis will be placed on the role of Women’s Religious Communities in the formation of the U.S. Catholic Health System. The task of Catholic identity in the evolution of the medical care will be explored in the different models of Catholic Medial care in the 21th Century.
Credit : 3
Course Code : TH 422
Course Description :
Examines the religious answers to the questions most often asked about death and dying. It also considers the answers set forth in selected works of contemporary literature, philosophy and psychology.
Credit : 3
Natural Sciences Cluster
Course Code : NS 311
Course Description :
Introduces students to the techniques of research and familiarizes them with the literature sources within the field; incorporates supervised and independent work. natural science major and permission of instructor. 1 hr. formal meeting; other meetings as required
Credit : 1
Instruction methods : Lecture: 1 Hours
Prerequisites :
BI207, CH203
Course Code : NS 411
Course Description :
Introduces natural science majors to the techniques of project and experimental design. Students conduct independent research and analysis. 1 hr. meeting with lab time as required.
Credit : 1
Prerequisites :
NS311 and permission of instructor
Course Code : NS 412
Course Description :
Continues NS 411. Students publish their results in the form of a paper and orally present them to the Natural Sciences faculty. May be used to satisfy the senior project requirement. Meeting and lab time flexible.
Credit : 2
Instruction methods : Lecture: 2 Hours
Prerequisites :
NS411 and permission of instructor.
Note: Since health science is an interdisciplinary major, students must choose their major electives from at least two disciplines. Students choosing the health science major must work closely with the program director to make sure that they select courses required to prepare for the healthcare filed or graduate program in the field of their choice as well as those courses that complement their disciplinary major
Your degree includes credits from Liberal Arts and Sciences Core, Major, and Electives.
