May 03, 2024

2021-2022 Graduate Catalog

2021-2022 Graduate Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

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Health Sciences
	HSCI 5067 - Neurology (4 credits) Prerequisites: Human or Vertebrate Anatomy and Physiology. Provides a basic study of human neuroanatomy and neurophysiology. This course explores the motor and sensory pathways, as well as the integration systems of the central nervous system. Laboratory work utilizes preserved human specimens, models, slides and charts. Notes: Two hours lecture and (2) two-hour labs per week. Dual Listed With: HSCI 4067. View the Spring 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Summer 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Fall 2024 Schedule of Classes
	HSCI 5100 - Pathogenic Microbiology (2 credits) Prerequisites: Introductory Pathogenic Microbiology. Advanced study of the specific biochemical, pathological, and physiological mechanisms by which infectious agents produce disease. Two hours lecture per week. When Offered: Spring. View the Spring 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Summer 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Fall 2024 Schedule of Classes
	HSCI 5101 - Pathogenic Microbiology Laboratory (2 credits) Corequisites: HSCI 5100 . Laboratory deals with procedures used for isolation and identification of pathogenic agents. Two two-hour laboratories per week. When Offered: Spring. View the Spring 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Summer 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Fall 2024 Schedule of Classes
	HSCI 5110 - Immunology (2 credits) Prerequisites: Introductory Immunology recommended. An advanced course in immunology dealing with the cellular and molecular mechanisms involved in induction and regulation of cellular and humoral immune responses. Experimental basis of modern immunology is stressed. Two hours lecture per week. When Offered: Fall. View the Spring 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Summer 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Fall 2024 Schedule of Classes
	HSCI 5111 - Immunology Laboratory (2 credits) Prerequisites: HSCI 5110 . Introduction to techniques used in elucidating the mechanisms of induction and regulation of immune responses and other immunological phenomena. Two two hour laboratories per week. When Offered: Spring. View the Spring 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Summer 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Fall 2024 Schedule of Classes
	HSCI 5160 - Advanced Virology (3 credits) Prerequisites: Introductory Virology. A discussion of current areas of animal virus research with emphasis on newer research techniques. Three hours lecture per week. When Offered: Fall. View the Spring 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Summer 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Fall 2024 Schedule of Classes
	HSCI 5607 - Bacterial Physiology (4 credits) Prerequisites: General Microbiology and Organic Chemistry required; Biochemistry recommended. Considers the biochemical nature of the growth of microorganisms that includes studies of bacterial cytology, enzymes, nutritional requirements, metabolic pathways, and genetic regulation. Laboratory includes studies of selected aspects of metabolism during bacterial growth and the use of bacterial vectors for cloning DNA. Two hours lecture and three hours laboratory per week. Dual Listed With: HSCI 4607. View the Spring 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Summer 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Fall 2024 Schedule of Classes
	HSCI 5747 - Mycology (4 credits) Prerequisites: General Microbiology and Organic Chemistry. Surveys fungi with emphasis on form, structure, genetics, growth and nutrition, classification, ecology, and economic importance. The fundamentals of general mycology and the procedures used for the isolation and identification of fungi including yeasts, mold, and actinomycetes are investigated in the laboratory. Two hours lecture and (2) two-hour labs per week. Dual Listed With: HSCI 4747. View the Spring 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Summer 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Fall 2024 Schedule of Classes
	HSCI 5900 - Independent Studies (1-4 credits) Prerequisites: Permission of instructor and department chair. Independent research on a specific problem under the supervision of a faculty member. A plan of the research must be approved in advance of registration. Candidates for M. S. degree may retake for a total of four credits. When Offered: As needed. View the Spring 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Summer 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Fall 2024 Schedule of Classes
	HSCI 5957 - Special Topics in Health Sciences (1-6 credits) Prerequisites: Dependent on subject matter. Offers selected topics in health sciences upon sufficient demand for specific subject matter. The course may be repeated for different topics. Consultation with the instructor is recommended before enrollment. Dual Listed With: HSCI 4957. View the Spring 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Summer 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Fall 2024 Schedule of Classes
	HSCI 5960 - Thesis (1-3 credits) View the Spring 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Summer 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Fall 2024 Schedule of Classes
	HSCI 5989 - Internship/Cooperative Education (1-3 credits) Students must clear arrangements for this course through the Cooperative Education Office prior to registration. Businesses, industries, and government agencies provide opportunities for planned and supervised work assignments. Students may alternate between periods (usually two semesters) of full-time study and employment with a cooperative education employer. Credit received carries full academic value, and students receive compensation as full-time employees. When Offered: As needed. View the Spring 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Summer 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Fall 2024 Schedule of Classes
	HSCI 5990 - Readings and Research (1-3 credits) Students who are not enrolled in other coursework but require the use of university facilities and/or faculty guidance for studies, research, or preparation of a prospectus MUST enroll for Readings and Research. Variable credits (1-3) of Readings and Research may also be used, as approved by student’s advisory committee in conjunction with other coursework, to document such activities as development of research and scholarly skills that would not be appropriately covered by other types of independent study. Readings and Research credits do not count toward degree requirements. Grading of Readings and Research will be either satisfactory completion (S), satisfactory progress (SP), or unsatisfactory (U). View the Spring 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Summer 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Fall 2024 Schedule of Classes
	HSCI 6500 - Topics in Health Science (3 credits) An in-depth exploration, via lectures and student presentations, of a current topic in the health sciences is offered. An emphasis is placed on the review and analysis of current, original research papers and critical evaluation of experimental methods on a specific topic. Specific topics of discussion will vary each year, depending on the instructor of the course. View the Spring 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Summer 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Fall 2024 Schedule of Classes
Health Services Management and Policy
	HSMP 5010 - Foundations of Public Health (3 credits) Provides an introduction to public health practice, including an overview of the profession and science of public health and factors related to human health. Topics may include history, values, functions and essential services of public health, public health methods and sciences, key health indicators, levels of prevention, determinants of population health, health inequities, global burdens of disease, and ecological perspectives on health. View the Spring 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Summer 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Fall 2024 Schedule of Classes
	HSMP 5019 - Supervised Teaching (1-2 credits) This is a required course for graduate assistants or tuition scholars with teaching assignments. This course is designed to provide graduate assistants with supervision and training opportunities that serve to integrate their graduate assistantship assignment and graduate program or professional goals and activities. It is offered on a P/F basis and is not counted as degree credit. (fall, spring) View the Spring 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Summer 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Fall 2024 Schedule of Classes
	HSMP 5020 - Philosophy of Public Health (1 credit) Prerequisites: Graduate Standing. This course serves as an introduction to public health practice. (pass/fail) View the Spring 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Summer 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Fall 2024 Schedule of Classes
	HSMP 5029 - Supervised Research - Health Services Management and Policy (1-3 credits) This is a required course for graduate assistants or tuition scholars with research assignments. This course is designed to provide graduate assistants with supervision and training opportunities that serve to integrate their graduate assistantship assignment and graduate program or professional goals and activities. It is offered on a P/F basis and is not counted as degree credit. (fall, spring) View the Spring 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Summer 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Fall 2024 Schedule of Classes
	HSMP 5039 - Supervised Experience in Administration or Service (1-3 credits) This is a required course for graduate assistants or tuition scholars with administrative or service assignments. This course is designed to provide graduate assistants with supervision and training opportunities that serve to integrate their graduate assistantship assignment and graduate program or professional goals and activities. It is offered on a P/F basis and is not counted as degree credit. (fall, spring) View the Spring 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Summer 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Fall 2024 Schedule of Classes
	HSMP 5040 - Health Systems, Regulations, and Policies (4 credits) Provides a systems approach for understanding the delivery of public health and health services in the public and private sectors. An overview of the health system including the organization, structure and function of health care, public health, and regulatory systems across national and global settings. Topics may include health policy, public health and health care systems, financing and delivery, law and ethics, advocacy, collaboration and cross-sector partnerships, and the challenges to achieving health equity at organizational, community, and societal levels. View the Spring 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Summer 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Fall 2024 Schedule of Classes
	HSMP 5050 - Health Care Accounting and Finance (3 credits) This course applies the concepts of accounting and finance within the context of the health care industry. Course coverage includes basic accounting and finance principles and how these principles are applied in the health care arena. Topical coverage includes financial statement preparation and analysis, cash flow analysis, cost behavior and control, capital acquisition, budgeting, reimbursement mechanisms, and managed care. View the Spring 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Summer 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Fall 2024 Schedule of Classes
	HSMP 5150 - Health Care Financial Management (3 credits) Prerequisites: HSMP 5050 . Provides a study of principles and applications of financial management theory and concepts, with emphasis on analysis and decision-making across a broad range of health services organizations. Examines environmental factors unique to the health services industry and demonstrates effective financial management practices through application to real-world settings. View the Spring 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Summer 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Fall 2024 Schedule of Classes
	HSMP 5200 - Health Leadership & Management (4 credits) Applies the essential skills of leadership and management in health services settings. Students learn how to engage with various stakeholders within the public health community, applying the principles of planning, budgeting, management and evaluation, and working with diverse cultures. Emphasis is on leadership skills, including negotiating and mediating with individuals and teams, and effective communication. View the Spring 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Summer 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Fall 2024 Schedule of Classes
	HSMP 5300 - Quality Improvement in Health Services Organizations (3 credits) Provides advanced training in the principles and practices of quality improvement and risk management in health services settings. Course content is focused on translating state and national quality improvement initiatives into organizational operations. Students incorporate aspects of leadership, management, and resource alignment specific to the implementation of organizational process improvement. View the Spring 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Summer 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Fall 2024 Schedule of Classes
	HSMP 5400 - Data Informed Decision-Making in Health Administration (3 credits) Examines the principles and practices of using data to inform decision-making within health systems. Emphasis is placed on synthesizing relevant data and information to guide the strategic alignment of policies and programs and to inform organizational change within a practice environment. Topics may include use of informatics resources, use of analytical tools to visualize and interpret findings from internal and external studies, legal and ethical considerations in data collection and use, and developing the statistical literacy and communication skills needed to foster a culture of data informed decision making within health organizations. View the Spring 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Summer 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Fall 2024 Schedule of Classes
	HSMP 5500 - Health Service Administration (3 credits) This course presents managerial theory in a way that demonstrates its generic applicability to all types of health service organizations. This is accomplished by using a process orientation that focuses on managerial functions, concepts, principles and roles within context of health care organizations. View the Spring 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Summer 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Fall 2024 Schedule of Classes
	HSMP 5505 - Managing Health Care Organizations (3 credits) Prerequisites: HSMP 5500 or permission of instructor. This course focuses on current approaches to leading health care organizations. Students will be presented both the conceptual and technical aspects of the art and science of administering, managing, and leading health care organizations. View the Spring 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Summer 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Fall 2024 Schedule of Classes
	HSMP 5525 - Health Services Organization and Delivery (3 credits) Focuses on the identification and analysis of factors and interrelationships which influence the operation of health care organizations with specific attention to local health departments, hospitals, multi-institutional systems, integrated health systems, and strategic alliances. These organizations are viewed and discussed comparatively with other types of health service agencies. View the Spring 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Summer 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Fall 2024 Schedule of Classes
	HSMP 5530 - Health Care Organizations and Law (3 credits) Prerequisites: Permission of instructor. This interdisciplinary course is part of the Health Care Management Certificate Program that is totally online. The focus of the course is to provide an overview of the role of law in the health care system for health care administration. View the Spring 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Summer 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Fall 2024 Schedule of Classes
	HSMP 5535 - Health Policy, Politics, and Analysis (3 credits) This course applies the analytical skills of policy formation to the health professions. The course will focus on analyzing the processes in the design, adoption, implementation, and evaluation of current health policy. View the Spring 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Summer 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Fall 2024 Schedule of Classes
	HSMP 5550 - Human Resource Management in Health Organizations (3 credits) This course focuses on the skills and concepts required to manage people in health service organizations, as well as the human resource implications of changes in the external environment. It focuses on the technical aspects of human resource management, as well as basic managerial skills. View the Spring 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Summer 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Fall 2024 Schedule of Classes
	HSMP 5590 - Strategic Planning for Health Care (3 credits) Prerequisites: HSMP 5505 or permission of the instructor. This course applies the concepts of strategic planning within the context of the health care industry. Issues associated with competing in a changing health care environment are explored with a focus on the development of solutions to problems associated with this change. The strategic management of health care delivery will be addressed from a variety of perspectives, ranging from those of the insurance industry, to public facilities, to large health care networks, to small practices of health care providers. View the Spring 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Summer 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Fall 2024 Schedule of Classes
	HSMP 5700 - Studies in Health Administration (3 credits) Examines distinct aspects of the health sector of the economy by analyzing roles, positions, environments, and settings found in health services organizations. This course focuses on professional development in health administration through discussion of current events in health care, analysis of real-world scenarios and engagement with guest speakers. View the Spring 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Summer 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Fall 2024 Schedule of Classes
	HSMP 5850 - Public Health Program Field Experience - Health Services Management and Policy (1-6 credits) In the field experience, students apply the principles of public health in a planned and supervised learning experience. This occurs through work in actual public health field settings. Students will observe and participate in different functions and operations of a public health agency or health service organization. Students with at least 4 years of full-time public health practice experience may be eligible to substitute part of the contact hours with additional learning activities that build on their past public health experience. Please contact the MPH Coordinator for more information. View the Spring 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Summer 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Fall 2024 Schedule of Classes
	HSMP 5907 - Independent Study in Public Health - Health Services Management and Policy (1-3 credits) Provides individual in-depth study of health problems in a special area of need or interest. Dual Listed With: HSMP 4907. View the Spring 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Summer 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Fall 2024 Schedule of Classes
	HSMP 5950 - Capstone in Health Administration (3 credits) Prerequisites: Permission of instructor. Provides students the opportunity to integrate and synthesize the knowledge and skills acquired throughout their previous course work and experience in an original and comprehensive health administration project. Reviews the competencies of health administrators with emphasis on professional development and effective communication. Tools and methods for needs assessment, strategic planning and budgeting, and monitoring and evaluation are applied and reinforced. The course culminates with students creating a strategic plan for a community or organization of their choice. View the Spring 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Summer 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Fall 2024 Schedule of Classes
	HSMP 5957 - Special Topics - Health Services Management and Policy (1-6 credits) Prerequisites: Permission of instructor. This course is developed and offered when there is sufficient demand for additional study of a specific public health topic. Consultation with the instructor is required prior to enrollment. Dual Listed With: HSMP 4957. View the Spring 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Summer 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Fall 2024 Schedule of Classes
	HSMP 5990 - Readings and Research - Health Services Management and Policy (1 credit) Prerequisites: Permission of student’s academic advisor. Students who are not enrolled in other coursework but require the use of university facilities and/or faculty guidance for studies, research, or preparation of a prospectus MUST enroll for Readings and Research. Variable credits (1-3) of Readings and Research may also be used, as approved by student’s academic advisor in conjunction with other coursework, to document such activities as development of research and scholarly skills that would not be appropriately covered by other types of independent study. Readings and Research credits do not count toward degree requirements. Grading of Readings and Research will be either satisfactory completion (S), satisfactory progress (SP), or unsatisfactory (U). View the Spring 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Summer 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Fall 2024 Schedule of Classes
	HSMP 6120 - Interprofessional Communication and Workforce Development in Public Health (3 credits) Provides advanced training in the principles and practices of education and workforce development, with emphasis on inter-professional approaches to improving public health. Addresses the knowledge and skills necessary to assess learning needs and to deliver training and educational experiences that promote learning and advance health across multiple settings. Emphasis is on using best pedagogical practices and inter-professional communication and collaboration. View the Spring 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Summer 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Fall 2024 Schedule of Classes
	HSMP 6130 - Public Health Leadership, Policy Development, and Ethics (3 credits) This course introduces the conceptual, methodological, and ethical foundations of public health leadership leading to the development and analysis of public health policy at the federal, state, and local levels. An applied systematic approach to the practice of public health policy will be used, focusing on establishing evaluation criteria, identifying policy alternatives, using criteria to analyze alternatives, implementing the proposed policy, and evaluating the outcomes. View the Spring 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Summer 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Fall 2024 Schedule of Classes
	HSMP 6310 - Population Health Management (3 credits) Prerequisites: Permission from the course instructor for students not enrolled in the Doctor of Public Health Program. Emphasis is placed on the alignment of health policy and health systems redesign, measurement of population health management initiatives, and leadership. Population health improvement from the perspective of both local public health and health care systems is examined. View the Spring 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Summer 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Fall 2024 Schedule of Classes
	HSMP 6320 - Health Services Research Methods (3 credits) Prerequisites: Permission from the Course Instructor for students not enrolled in the Doctor of Public Health Program. Provides advanced training in research methods applied within the public health and health care organizational settings. Course content is focused on the foundational principles of empirical research and methodologies in public health and health services research. Emphasis is placed on the design of health services research studies, appropriate application of statistical methodologies, and scientific communication of research findings. View the Spring 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Summer 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Fall 2024 Schedule of Classes
	HSMP 6330 - Health Policy, Advocacy, and Ethics (3 credits) Provides advanced training in the principles of leadership, policy development, and ethical decision-making within public health. Emphasizes leadership development in the areas of policy development and analysis, shared decision-making, creating organizational change, and reducing health inequities. Emphasis is placed on negotiation and consensus building methods, cultural proficiency, and effective advocacy for health policy. View the Spring 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Summer 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Fall 2024 Schedule of Classes
	HSMP 6340 - Strategic Management and Resource Alignment in Public Health (3 credits) Provides students with advanced training in the principles of strategic management and resource allocation within health service practice environments. Course content is focused on the development and implementation of strategic plans and organizational change strategies, including alignment of human and fiscal resources to achieve planning objectives. Development of new resources and revenue to achieve organizational planning objectives is also examined. View the Spring 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Summer 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Fall 2024 Schedule of Classes
	HSMP 6840 - Organizational Behavior in Health Services Management (3 credits) Examines organizational theory and behaviors in health delivery systems. Relationships between the attitudes of individuals and groups within multiple levels of the organization are considered. Content is focused on examining the influence of organizational governance structures, cultures, group dynamics, power structures and leadership on behaviors and attitudes within organizations. View the Spring 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Summer 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Fall 2024 Schedule of Classes
	HSMP 6850 - Doctor of Public Health Practicum - Health Management and Policy (1-6 credits) Prerequisites: Permission of student’s program advisor. This course enables students to apply the knowledge and experience gained in their DrPH courses to real life public health situations and leadership challenges in professional and community settings. Student placements, developed in consultation with the student’s practicum supervisor, focus on providing students with new experiences in practicing public health at a professional level. Students produce an analytical academic product either for publication or for presentation to the agency/organization. Notes: Repeatable for credit; six credits required; a total of 50 hours contact time per credits. View the Spring 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Summer 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Fall 2024 Schedule of Classes
	HSMP 6900 - Independent Study (1-3 credits) Independent study on a specific problem or a specific topic in health services management and policy under the supervision of a faculty member. A plan of the study must be approved in advance of registration. View the Spring 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Summer 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Fall 2024 Schedule of Classes
	HSMP 6960 - Doctor of Public Health Dissertation - Health Management and Policy (1-9 credits) Prerequisites: Successful completion of comprehensive examination. Supervised research toward dissertation by arrangement with the student’s graduate committee. Hours are repeatable but only 9 credits count toward the degree. View the Spring 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Summer 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Fall 2024 Schedule of Classes
History
	HIST 5010 - Studies in United States History (3 credits) Directed research and readings in selected topics in the history of the United States. View the Spring 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Summer 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Fall 2024 Schedule of Classes
	HIST 5020 - Studies in European History (3 credits) Directed research and readings in selected topics in European history. View the Spring 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Summer 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Fall 2024 Schedule of Classes
	HIST 5027 - The Social and Cultural History of Rock and Roll (3 credits) Prerequisites: HIST 3410 or its equivalent. Examination of the social and cultural fabric of post-World War II America through the prism of rock music. Focuses on influential rock musicians, as well as important political, business, and social figures and movements. HIST 3092 American Popular Culture Since World War II is recommended. Dual Listed With: HIST 4027. View the Spring 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Summer 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Fall 2024 Schedule of Classes
	HIST 5030 - Studies in World History (3 credits) Directed research and readings in selected topics in the history of areas other than the United States or Europe. View the Spring 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Summer 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Fall 2024 Schedule of Classes
	HIST 5047 - The Early Republic (3 credits) A study of the Federalist Period, the Jeffersonian Revolution, and the War of 1812. Dual Listed With: HIST 4047. View the Spring 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Summer 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Fall 2024 Schedule of Classes
	HIST 5067 - The Civil War Era (3 credits) An advanced course in the history of the Civil War Era with emphasis upon secession; economic and military mobilization; battles and campaigns; and the cultural, diplomatic, and political developments in the period from 1840 to 1877. Dual Listed With: HIST 4067. View the Spring 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Summer 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Fall 2024 Schedule of Classes
	HIST 5077 - American History through Film (3 credits) Prerequisites: HIST 3410 or its equivalent. An examination of how film has depicted, influenced and analyzed various political, social, cultural, military, economic, and other issues that have impacted American society from the nation’s origin to the present. HIST 3092 American Popular Culture Since World War II is recommended. Dual Listed With: HIST 4077. View the Spring 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Summer 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Fall 2024 Schedule of Classes
	HIST 5087 - Current Issues in US History (3 credits) Prerequisites: HIST 3410 or its equivalent. Examines recent (post-1980) social, political and cultural American events and people. HIST 3080 Recent United States History 1920-Present is recommended as a prerequisite for this course. Dual Listed With: HIST 4087. View the Spring 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Summer 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Fall 2024 Schedule of Classes
	HIST 5117 - Topics in European History (3 credits) Prerequisites: HIST 3410. Topics in European history challenge advanced undergraduate and graduate students to explore subjects reflecting the revolving research and teaching interests of faculty working in this area. Focused on writing skills, these courses enable students to evaluate academic literature, develop research topics, and construct relevant historical arguments in a specific area of advanced study. Repeatable for credit, maximum 9 credits. Dual Listed With: HIST 4117. View the Spring 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Summer 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Fall 2024 Schedule of Classes
	HIST 5187 - Colloquium in World History (3 credits) Prerequisites: HIST 3410. Colloquiums in world history challenge advanced undergraduate and graduate students to explore subjects reflecting the revolving research and teaching interests of faculty working in this area. Focused on developing oral communication skill, these courses enable students to evaluate academic literature, develop research topics, and construct relevant historical arguments in a specific area of advanced study. Repeatable for credit, maximum 9 credits. Dual Listed With: HIST 4187. View the Spring 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Summer 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Fall 2024 Schedule of Classes
	HIST 5197 - China Summer Abroad (6 credits) China Summer Abroad stresses the study of Chinese History and Political Science, with emphasis on culture, through lectures and site-visits. Dual Listed With: HIST 4197. View the Spring 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Summer 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Fall 2024 Schedule of Classes
	HIST 5247 - History of Women in U.S. to 1945 (3 credits) An investigation of the social, economic, and political roles of women in the life of the nation, from European contact with Native Americans to the end of World War II. Dual Listed With: HIST 4247. View the Spring 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Summer 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Fall 2024 Schedule of Classes
	HIST 5257 - History of Women in Appalachia (3 credits) The course investigates the role of women in the history of Appalachia (primarily southern and central Appalachia) from the 18th century to the present. Featured topics are race, ethnicity, religious practice, reform, family and community, and rural life. Dual Listed With: HIST 4257. View the Spring 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Summer 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Fall 2024 Schedule of Classes
	HIST 5267 - Constitutional History: Congress, the Law and Slavery (3 credits) Prerequisites: HIST 3410 or equivalent. Upper division seminar that examines debates over slavery with analysis of historical debates over the Constitution and its effects on congressional statutes, national security, race relations, legal battles, and violence from the drafting of the Constitution in 1787 through the end of Reconstruction in 1877. Dual Listed With: HIST 4267. View the Spring 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Summer 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Fall 2024 Schedule of Classes
	HIST 5277 - Foreign Policy in the Early Republic (3 credits) Prerequisites: HIST 3410 or its equivalent. This course addresses developments in Early American diplomacy from the American Revolution through the Civil War. Dual Listed With: HIST 4277. View the Spring 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Summer 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Fall 2024 Schedule of Classes
	HIST 5287 - Topics in American History (3 credits) Prerequisites: HIST 3410. Topics in American History challenges advanced undergraduate and graduate students to explore subjects reflecting the revolving research and teaching interests of faculty working in a particular region or time period. Focused on writing skills, these courses enable students to evaluate academic literature, develop research topics, and construct relevant historical arguments in a specific area of advanced study. Course repeatable for credit, maximum 9 credits. Dual Listed With: HIST 4287. View the Spring 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Summer 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Fall 2024 Schedule of Classes
	HIST 5297 - Topics in World History (3 credits) Prerequisites: HIST 3410 . Topics in world history challenge advanced undergraduate and graduate students to explore subjects reflecting the revolving research and teaching interests of faculty working in this area. Focused on writing skills, these courses enable students to evaluate academic literature, develop research topics, and construct relevant historical arguments in a specific area of advanced study. Course repeatable for credit, maximum 9 hours. Dual Listed With: HIST 4297. View the Spring 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Summer 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Fall 2024 Schedule of Classes
	HIST 5317 - Topics in Comparative American History (3 credits) Prerequisites: HIST 3410. Topics in Comparative American History challenges advanced undergraduate and graduate students to explore subjects reflecting the revolving research and teaching interests of faculty working on issues related to multiple geographic areas or time periods. Focused on writing skills, these courses enable students to evaluate academic literature, develop research topics, and construct relevant historical arguments in a specific area of advanced study. Course repeatable for credit, maximum 9 credits. Dual Listed With: HIST 4317. View the Spring 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Summer 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Fall 2024 Schedule of Classes
	HIST 5327 - Expansion of Europe Overseas (3 credits) A study of the origins of European expansion, the creation of settler colonies, the “new imperialism” of the nineteenth century, and the impact of these events on non-European peoples and the modern world. Dual Listed With: HIST 4327. View the Spring 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Summer 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Fall 2024 Schedule of Classes
	HIST 5337 - Topics in Comparative European History (3 credits) Prerequisites: HIST 3410. Topics in Comparative European History challenges advanced undergraduate and graduate students to explore issues related to multiple nations, regions, or cultures across the continent. Focused on writing skills, these courses enable students to evaluate academic literature, develop research topics, and construct relevant historical arguments in a specific area of advanced study. Course repeatable for credit, maximum 9 credits. Dual Listed With: HIST 4337. View the Spring 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Summer 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Fall 2024 Schedule of Classes
	HIST 5347 - Topics in Comparative World History (3 credits) Prerequisites: HIST 3410 or its equivalent. Topics in Comparative World History challenges advanced undergraduate and graduate students to explore issues related to multiple nations, regions, or cultures across the world. Focused on writing skills, these courses enable students to evaluate academic literature, develop research topics, and construct relevant historical arguments in a specific area of advanced study. Course repeatable for credit, maximum 9 credits. Dual Listed With: HIST 4347. View the Spring 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Summer 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Fall 2024 Schedule of Classes
	HIST 5357 - Colloquium in American History (3 credits) Prerequisites: HIST 3410 or its equivalent. Colloquium in American history challenges advanced undergraduate and graduate students to explore subjects reflecting the revolving research and teaching interests of faculty working in this area. Focused on oral communication skills, these courses enable students to discuss academic literature, communicate research topics, and present relevant historical arguments in a specific area of advanced study. Course repeatable for credit, maximum 9 credits Dual Listed With: HIST 4357. View the Spring 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Summer 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Fall 2024 Schedule of Classes
	HIST 5367 - Colloquium in European History (3 credits) Prerequisites: HIST 3410. Colloquium in European history challenges advanced undergraduate and graduate students to explore subjects reflecting the revolving research and teaching interests of faculty working in this area. Focused on oral communication skills, these courses enable students to discuss academic literature, communicate research topics, and present relevant historical arguments in a specific area of advanced study. Repeatable for credit, maximum 9 credits. Dual Listed With: HIST 4367. View the Spring 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Summer 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Fall 2024 Schedule of Classes
	HIST 5387 - History of the Holocaust (3 credits) A study of the background and origins of the Holocaust, including the legacy of anti-Semitism in Christian Europe and the emergence of racial anti-Semitism, the impact of World War I, Hitler’s ideology, and the racial ideas of the Nazi state. Emphasis will also be put on the decision for and implementation of the Final Solution, with emphasis on the perpetrators, victims, and bystanders, as well as how the initially limited Nazi killings expanded into the Holocaust as we know it. Finally, the meaning and possible uniqueness of the Holocaust will be explored. View the Spring 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Summer 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Fall 2024 Schedule of Classes
	HIST 5417 - Residency I: Methods of Teaching History (3 credits) Prerequisites: Admission to Teacher Education. Content and methods of teaching history and social studies with emphasis in secondary education. This course earns education credit only and does not meet requirements for a major or minor in history or the MAT degree. Must be taken the fall semester prior to Residency II (student teaching). Dual Listed With: HIST 4417. View the Spring 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Summer 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Fall 2024 Schedule of Classes
	HIST 5540 - Public History: Theory and Practice (3 credits) Offers an intensive engagement of current and significant scholarship exploring questions, concepts, and issues of concern to academics and to professionals in various fields of public history, including museums, archives, historic preservation, heritage tourism, digital history, oral history, and cultural resource management. This course includes history and evolution of public history as a discipline, relationship between public history and academic history, practical experience in public history practice, and exploration of avenues for professional employment. View the Spring 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Summer 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Fall 2024 Schedule of Classes
	HIST 5541 - Historic Site Interpretation (3 credits) Provides an in-depth study of the theories, techniques, and practical skills related to historic site interpretation. View the Spring 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Summer 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Fall 2024 Schedule of Classes
	HIST 5717 - Modern Middle East (3 credits) A study of the Middle East from Napoleon through Khomeini, with emphasis on modernization trends and Islamic responses. Dual Listed With: HIST 4717. View the Spring 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Summer 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Fall 2024 Schedule of Classes
	HIST 5727 - Modern Africa (3 credits) An advanced, in-depth examination of African social, economic, political, cultural, and intellectual history since about 1800, with special emphasis on the reestablishment of African independence. The principal focus of this class may vary. Dual Listed With: HIST 4727. View the Spring 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Summer 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Fall 2024 Schedule of Classes
	HIST 5827 - America in the 1960s (3 credits) The domestic history of the United States during the 1960s, with emphasis on the era’s social and cultural forces: Civil Rights (Martin Luther King Jr., Malcolm X, the Black Power Movement), Social Policy (John F. Kennedy’s New Frontier and Lyndon B. Johnson’s Great Society), the impact of Vietnam and 1968 on the home front (Antiwar Protests, the Counterculture, Student Rights), Modern Feminism, environmentalism, and the popular music and literature of the decade. Dual Listed With: HIST 4817. View the Spring 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Summer 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Fall 2024 Schedule of Classes
	HIST 5837 - Women Since 1945 (3 credits) An examination of the social, political, economic, commercial, legal, sexual, and racial issues faced by American women since the end of World War II. Topics will include the domestic containment of the 1950s, Betty Friedan’s 1963 groundbreaking study, The Feminine Mystique, birth control, Roe V. Wade, the origins of the protest movements, women’s liberation, defeat of the Equal Rights Amendment, and the rise of radical and conservative. Dual Listed With: HIST 4837. View the Spring 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Summer 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Fall 2024 Schedule of Classes
	HIST 5847 - American Sports 20th Century to Present (3 credits) An interdisciplinary study of sport in its historical context: the formation and evolution of various sports, including their economic, political, legal, gender, racial, and sexual aspects, as well as their treatment in popular literature and films. Dual Listed With: HIST 4847. View the Spring 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Summer 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Fall 2024 Schedule of Classes
	HIST 5900 - Independent Studies (1-3 credits) Independent reading, research, and writing in selected topics on the graduate level. View the Spring 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Summer 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Fall 2024 Schedule of Classes
	HIST 5927 - World War II in Europe (3 credits) A study of the background, origins, progress, and consequences of World War II in Europe. Emphasis will be placed not only on political, diplomatic, and military aspects of the war, but also on its broader social, economic, technological, and ideological ramifications. Dual Listed With: HIST 4927. View the Spring 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Summer 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Fall 2024 Schedule of Classes
	HIST 5937 - World War II in the Pacific (3 credits) A study of the origins, course and consequences of World War II in the Pacific. Emphasis will be placed not only on the political, diplomatic, and military aspects of the war, but also on the racial, technological, and ideological ramifications. The course will begin with the outbreak of the Sino-Japanese War 1937 and end with the beginning of the Cold War and the rebuilding of Japan. Dual Listed With: HIST 4937. View the Spring 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Summer 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Fall 2024 Schedule of Classes
	HIST 5940 - Studies in Historiography (3 credits) This course is a study of selected historians and their interpretations. When Offered: Spring. View the Spring 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Summer 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Fall 2024 Schedule of Classes
	HIST 5950 - Introduction to Historical Research (3 credits) The objective of this course is to familiarize graduate students with research methodology and professional standards shared by practitioners in this discipline. This training is fundamental for those who expect to terminate their formal education with an M.A. as well as those who anticipate the pursuit of a Ph.D. in history. When Offered: Fall. View the Spring 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Summer 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Fall 2024 Schedule of Classes
	HIST 5957 - Topics in History (1-6 credits) Prerequisites: Dependent on subject matter. Selected topics of current interest in history. Offered upon sufficient demand for specified subject matter. Consultation with the instructor is recommended before enrollment. Dual Listed With: HIST 4957. View the Spring 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Summer 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Fall 2024 Schedule of Classes
	HIST 5960 - Thesis (1-3 credits) View the Spring 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Summer 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Fall 2024 Schedule of Classes
	HIST 5989 - Cooperative Education (1-3 credits) Students must clear arrangements for this course through the Cooperative Education Office prior to registration. Businesses, industries, and government agencies provide opportunities for planned and supervised work assignments. Students may alternate between periods (usually two semesters) of full-time study and employment with a cooperative education employer. Credit received carries full academic value, and students receive compensation as full-time employees. View the Spring 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Summer 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Fall 2024 Schedule of Classes
	HIST 5990 - Readings and Research (1-3 credits) Students who are not enrolled in other coursework but require the use of university facilities and/or faculty guidance for studies, research, or preparation of a prospectus MUST enroll for Readings and Research. Variable credits (1-3) of Readings and Research may also be used, as approved by student’s advisory committee in conjunction with other coursework, to document such activities as development of research and scholarly skills that would not be appropriately covered by other types of independent study. Readings and Research credits do not count toward degree requirements. Grading of Readings and Research will be either satisfactory completion (S), satisfactory progress (SP), or unsatisfactory (U). View the Spring 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Summer 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Fall 2024 Schedule of Classes
	HIST 5999 - Cooperative Education (1-3 credits) Students must clear arrangements for this course through the Cooperative Education Office prior to registration. Businesses, industries, and government agencies provide opportunities for planned and supervised work assignments. Students may alternate between periods (usually two semesters) of full-time study and employment with a cooperative education employer. Credit received carries full academic value, and students receive compensation as full-time employees. View the Spring 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Summer 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Fall 2024 Schedule of Classes
Human Development and Learning
	HDAL 5007 - Applications of Group Process (3 credits) This course provides students in various non-counseling disciplines with an experience of group process and practice, tailored to the professional needs of the various disciplines that make use of the course. It focuses on group leadership skills, cohesion and development, group performance, and handling group conflict. This course may be offered as a study abroad. Dual Listed With: HDAL 4007. View the Spring 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Summer 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Fall 2024 Schedule of Classes
	HDAL 5017 - Homelessness, Hunger, Poverty, and Politics (3 credits) An indepth study of homelessness, hunger, and poverty on a national and local scale and the effect of political movements on those issues. A service-learning project may be required. Dual Listed With: HDAL 4017. View the Spring 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Summer 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Fall 2024 Schedule of Classes
	HDAL 5027 - Serving Ex-offenders: Facilitating Reintegration (3 credits) Prerequisites: Permission from instructor. Provides students with an overview of cultural issues, challenges, rehabilitative efforts and research related to individuals who have been incarcerated and involved in the criminal justice system. This course examines ex-offenders across various age groups and including individuals with disabilities and their families. Dual Listed With: HDAL 4027. View the Spring 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Summer 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Fall 2024 Schedule of Classes
	HDAL 5127 - Divorce: Causes and Consequences (3 credits) Explores the social-psychological impact of divorce on families. The economics, legal, social, emotional, co-parental, and former spouse consequences of divorce will be discussed. The various theoretical models explaining both the movement toward divorce, as well as the divorce transition, will be described. Special attention will be given to the impact of divorce on children. When Offered: Spring. Dual Listed With: HDAL 4127. View the Spring 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Summer 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Fall 2024 Schedule of Classes
	HDAL 5137 - Youth Violence - Intervention to Prevention (3 credits) This course is designed to inform and train individuals in a variety of fields that deal with children and youth. The course is a combination of defining the concept of violence in society, evaluating current research in the field, and looking at practical strategies for developing protective factors for youth. Students will view various media representations of violence patterns and solutions, review current literature, and listen to some brief lecture material. The majority of time will be spent on student interaction with each other and the instructor. Dual Listed With: HDAL 4137. View the Spring 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Summer 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Fall 2024 Schedule of Classes
	HDAL 5147 - The Opioid Crisis (3 credits) Prerequisites: Senior or Graduate Standing or permission of instructor. Provides the ethical skills and knowledge necessary for students and professionals in the helping professions to identify issues around the opiate/opioid crisis. This course embraces practices that take a systemic approach to dealing with the addicted individual and those suffering opioid use disorder in order to significantly ameliorate personal, social, and community problems and advance more adaptive approaches to individual, family and community functioning. Dual Listed With: HDAL 4147. View the Spring 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Summer 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Fall 2024 Schedule of Classes
	HDAL 5167 - Trauma Theory (3 credits) Prerequisites: Permission from instructor. Explores the paradigm of trauma informed care and examines working with individuals across the lifespan that have been exposed to trauma. In addition, the course provides an understanding of the pervasive nature of trauma and identifies ways of promoting recovery rather than re-traumatization. Theoretical models for assessing vulnerability trauma stress reactions, trauma symptoms, for Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder and their treatment are discussed. Dual Listed With: HDAL 4167. View the Spring 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Summer 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Fall 2024 Schedule of Classes
	HDAL 5220 - Advanced Adolescent Psychology (3 credits) This course familiarizes students with a broad range of topics that are pertinent to physical, cognitive, and social development during adolescence. View the Spring 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Summer 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Fall 2024 Schedule of Classes
	HDAL 5227 - Evidence Based Trauma Techniques (3 credits) Prerequisites: HDAL 5167 or permission of instructor. Examines evidenced based models and practices used across various environments, situations, and populations in trauma informed care. The efficacy, implementation, and dynamic use of models to respond to varied types of trauma are discussed. Dual Listed With: HDAL 4227. View the Spring 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Summer 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Fall 2024 Schedule of Classes
	HDAL 5230 - Advanced Developmental Psychology (3 credits) A survey of the principles of human development throughout the life span. When Offered: Fall, Summer. View the Spring 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Summer 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Fall 2024 Schedule of Classes

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Course Descriptions

HSCI 5067 - Neurology

HSCI 5100 - Pathogenic Microbiology

HSCI 5101 - Pathogenic Microbiology Laboratory

HSCI 5110 - Immunology

HSCI 5111 - Immunology Laboratory

HSCI 5160 - Advanced Virology

HSCI 5607 - Bacterial Physiology

HSCI 5747 - Mycology

HSCI 5900 - Independent Studies

HSCI 5957 - Special Topics in Health Sciences

HSCI 5960 - Thesis

HSCI 5989 - Internship/Cooperative Education

HSCI 5990 - Readings and Research

HSCI 6500 - Topics in Health Science

HSMP 5010 - Foundations of Public Health

HSMP 5019 - Supervised Teaching

HSMP 5020 - Philosophy of Public Health

HSMP 5029 - Supervised Research - Health Services Management and Policy

HSMP 5039 - Supervised Experience in Administration or Service

HSMP 5040 - Health Systems, Regulations, and Policies

HSMP 5050 - Health Care Accounting and Finance

HSMP 5150 - Health Care Financial Management

HSMP 5200 - Health Leadership & Management

HSMP 5300 - Quality Improvement in Health Services Organizations

HSMP 5400 - Data Informed Decision-Making in Health Administration

HSMP 5500 - Health Service Administration

HSMP 5505 - Managing Health Care Organizations

HSMP 5525 - Health Services Organization and Delivery

HSMP 5530 - Health Care Organizations and Law

HSMP 5535 - Health Policy, Politics, and Analysis

HSMP 5550 - Human Resource Management in Health Organizations

HSMP 5590 - Strategic Planning for Health Care

HSMP 5700 - Studies in Health Administration

HSMP 5850 - Public Health Program Field Experience - Health Services Management and Policy

HSMP 5907 - Independent Study in Public Health - Health Services Management and Policy

HSMP 5950 - Capstone in Health Administration

HSMP 5957 - Special Topics - Health Services Management and Policy

HSMP 5990 - Readings and Research - Health Services Management and Policy

HSMP 6120 - Interprofessional Communication and Workforce Development in Public Health

HSMP 6130 - Public Health Leadership, Policy Development, and Ethics

HSMP 6310 - Population Health Management

HSMP 6320 - Health Services Research Methods

HSMP 6330 - Health Policy, Advocacy, and Ethics

HSMP 6340 - Strategic Management and Resource Alignment in Public Health

HSMP 6840 - Organizational Behavior in Health Services Management

HSMP 6850 - Doctor of Public Health Practicum - Health Management and Policy

HSMP 6900 - Independent Study

HSMP 6960 - Doctor of Public Health Dissertation - Health Management and Policy

HIST 5010 - Studies in United States History

HIST 5020 - Studies in European History

HIST 5027 - The Social and Cultural History of Rock and Roll

HIST 5030 - Studies in World History

HIST 5047 - The Early Republic

HIST 5067 - The Civil War Era

HIST 5077 - American History through Film

HIST 5087 - Current Issues in US History

HIST 5117 - Topics in European History

HIST 5187 - Colloquium in World History

HIST 5197 - China Summer Abroad

HIST 5247 - History of Women in U.S. to 1945

HIST 5257 - History of Women in Appalachia

HIST 5267 - Constitutional History: Congress, the Law and Slavery

HIST 5277 - Foreign Policy in the Early Republic

HIST 5287 - Topics in American History

HIST 5297 - Topics in World History

HIST 5317 - Topics in Comparative American History

HIST 5327 - Expansion of Europe Overseas

HIST 5337 - Topics in Comparative European History

HIST 5347 - Topics in Comparative World History

HIST 5357 - Colloquium in American History

HIST 5367 - Colloquium in European History

HIST 5387 - History of the Holocaust

HIST 5417 - Residency I: Methods of Teaching History

HIST 5540 - Public History: Theory and Practice

HIST 5541 - Historic Site Interpretation

HIST 5717 - Modern Middle East

HIST 5727 - Modern Africa

HIST 5827 - America in the 1960s

HIST 5837 - Women Since 1945